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 8 sample

42 words · Source-reported band

To be honest, I am originally from Tashkent, but I have been living in Fergana for the past few years. I love Fergana, but I still miss my hometown sometimes. There is just something about the small town that I really appreciate.

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Band 8 sample

27 words · Source-reported band

I'm from Pune, a city in Maharashtra, India. It's known for its rich cultural heritage and educational institutions. Pune is often called the cultural capital of Maharashtra.

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Band 8 sample

31 words · Source-reported band

I'm originally from Jordan, but I currently live in Qatar. I've been residing there for the past ten years, but I still make it a point to visit Jordan on vacation.

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