Part 1 · · 18 samples

where is your hometown

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Ideas to explore

  • Give the hometown’s name and country, then mention a personal connection such as being born and raised there.
  • Describe one or two features of the place, such as its architecture and parks, rather than listing many attractions.
  • Finish with a personal activity and feeling, such as enjoying walks because they are relaxing.

Suggested structure

  1. Name the hometown and country.
  2. Add a brief personal detail about your connection to the place.
  3. Describe a distinctive feature or two.
  4. End with an activity you enjoy and explain how it makes you feel.
Useful vocabulary & examples
a distinctive mix of
a noticeable combination of different features

Baku has a distinctive mix of modern buildings and striking architecture.

born and raised
born and brought up in a particular place

I was born and raised in Baku.

across the city
in different parts of the city

There are beautiful parks across the city.

I find it relaxing
I feel calm when I do it

I enjoy walking around my hometown because I find it relaxing.

Sample answers

Band 5 sample

43 words · Source-reported band

Uh, I'm originally from a small town, but I live in Namangan for the past 9 months because of my study. I love Namangan, but I still miss my hometown very much. There is something special about my city that I really appreciate.

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Band 5 sample

49 words · Source-reported band

Well, I am originally from Andy Jan, but I live in Namangia City. I've been here for the past 9 months because of my studies. I love Namangia City very much, but I still miss my hometown sometimes. There is something special about my city that I really appreciate.

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Band 5 sample

40 words · Source-reported band

I am originally from Hanoi, but I live in Namalia City, for the past 9 months because of my studies. I don't know, but I still miss my hometown sometimes. There's something special about my city that I really cherish.

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