Part 1 · · 16 samples

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

  1. Name your city.
  2. Give its country or another brief identifying detail.
  3. Describe its geographical setting.
  4. 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 6 sample

24 words · Source-reported band

I'm from Oman. It's in the Asian continent, especially I'm from Barka, which is not far away from the capital city of Oman, Muscat.

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Band 6 sample

43 words · Source-reported band

I come from a small village, which is located on the outskirts of a city center in Namashjal. In my village, fresh fruits, vegetables, and air are abundant, no traffic congestion, and on the whole, it is an excellent place to live in.

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Band 6 sample

47 words · Source-reported band

Yes, I'm from Sri Lanka. It's a beautiful country, known for its agriculture and business. My hometown is particularly focused on agriculture, and the people there are skilled in irrigation. They have strong family ties and many have lived in the same place for over 500 years.

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