Band 5 sample
23 words · Source-reported bandI currently live in Huế, a city in Vietnam. It's located in a mountainous region and is known for its hydroelectric power plant.
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Where do you live?
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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
- State where you live.
- Describe the type and size of your home.
- Mention one feature you especially like.
- 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.
Sample answers
Band 5 sample
20 words · Source-reported bandI live in Hanoi, Vietnam, which is a bustling city with many modern buildings, factories, and beautiful places to visit.
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20 words · Source-reported bandCurrently, I live in Hanoi, which is the capital of Vietnam. It is located in the center of the country.
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