Part 1 · Band 7

Where do you live?

Source-reported band score · 37 words

Sample answer

Well, I was born in Uzbekistan and I live in the city of Amaleik, which is a part of Uzbekistan. The city where I live is located in the Tashkent region, which is the capital of Uzbekistan.

Answer analysis

Fluency & Coherence

You answer directly by giving your current home after your birthplace, then add regional context. This creates a sensible progression from personal background to location. However, the final clause is difficult to follow because “which” seems to refer to the Tashkent region. For a more complete Part 1 response, add one brief personal detail, such as what you like about living there. Practise speaking this answer for 30–40 seconds, keeping the same order and adding one detail.

Lexical Resource

The place names and location phrases, including “the city of Amaleik” and “the Tashkent region,” make your answer specific and easy to understand. Your vocabulary is appropriate to the question, but “Uzbekistan” is repeated, and “is located” is a fairly formal choice for a simple personal response. Try using concise everyday phrasing, such as “I live in Amaleik, in the Tashkent region,” while keeping the place names precise.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

You use complete sentences and a relative clause in “which is a part of Uzbekistan,” showing some sentence variety. The main clarity problem is the final “which is the capital of Uzbekistan”: its grammatical reference appears to be the Tashkent region, creating an inaccurate relationship. Separate the location from the capital fact, or omit the capital detail. Also, “part of Uzbekistan” is a more natural alternative to “a part of Uzbekistan” here.

Pronunciation

This is a text-only response, so pronunciation cannot be assessed from the supplied answer. As a practice guide, check the word stress in “Uzbekistan” and “Tashkent region,” and confirm the preferred pronunciation of “Amaleik.” Practise the answer in thought groups—“I was born in Uzbekistan” / “and I live in the city of Amaleik.” Record yourself, compare your word stress and grouping with a reliable pronunciation model, and repeat. This guide is not an assessment of a recording.

A transcript shows language and organisation. Fluency, delivery and pronunciation require an audio recording; the synthetic voice demonstrates the text, not the original speaker.

  • Replace the final relative clause with a separate, clearly linked sentence, or leave out the capital detail.
  • Reduce repetition by naming Uzbekistan once, then use a clear reference such as “there” if needed.
  • Practise a 30–40-second version: give your location, add one personal detail about it, and finish with a clear summary.

Plan your answer

Try your own response before reading the samples.

Ideas to explore

  • Describe your home by giving its location and type.
  • Add one concrete detail about the home, such as its number of bedrooms or whether it is in a high-rise.
  • Explain a personal benefit of the location, such as being close to school.

Suggested structure

  1. State where you live.
  2. Describe the type and size of your home.
  3. Mention one feature you especially like.
  4. Connect that feature to a practical benefit in your daily life.
Useful vocabulary & examples
in central Chennai
in the central area of Chennai

I live in central Chennai, close to my school.

a high-rise apartment
an apartment in a tall building with many floors

My family lives in a high-rise apartment.

on the same road as
located along the same street or road as something

My apartment is on the same road as my school.

convenient for me
easy and practical for my needs

Living near school is very convenient for me.

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