Band 5 sample
16 words · Source-reported bandOriginally, I'm from Jamuar, which is near Manning and Tangail district. It's a very beautiful city.
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Where are you from?
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Ideas to explore
- Identify your hometown and its country.
- Add a clear geographical detail, such as its location on the Caspian Sea.
- Describe a feature that gives the city character, such as the contrast between historic buildings and new development.
Suggested structure
- Name your city.
- Give its country or another brief identifying detail.
- Describe its geographical setting.
- Add one distinctive feature or contrast.
Useful vocabulary & examples
- on the coast of
- located beside the sea
Baku is on the coast of the Caspian Sea.
- a distinctive blend of
- a noticeable combination of different qualities
The city has a distinctive blend of historic architecture and new developments.
- historic architecture
- buildings with historical significance or an older architectural character
Baku is known for its mix of historic architecture and modern development.
Sample answers
Band 5 sample
23 words · Source-reported bandI'm from a place called Comilla, which is located in the Southeast part of Bangladesh. It's a beautiful place, and it's my hometown.
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26 words · Source-reported bandI am from Kyrgyzstan. To be precise, I live in a small town, Jalal-Abad, which is a very beautiful and comfortable town for me. Uh, yeah.
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