Practice the first seven TOEFL speaking prompts with the original audio.
Q1open_ended
Check your inbox for new messages.
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Q2open_ended
Select Compose to write your e-mail.
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Q3open_ended
Select from your contacts list to add recipients to your note.
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Q4open_ended
Review sent items to confirm your messages were delivered.
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Q5open_ended
Use folders to organize your correspondence efficiently.
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Q6open_ended
Set up a few topical filters to manage incoming communications.
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Q7open_ended
To be safe, remember to log out to keep your electronic mail secure in our system.
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Speaking Interview Questions
These are the interview-style follow-up prompts at the end of the speaking paper.
Q8 Interview Q1OpinionSpeaking Interview
Thank you for agreeing to participate. I'd like to ask you some questions about exercise programs. First. Do you think exercising daily is important for good health? Why or why not?
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C1-C2 Sample Answer
CEFR C1-C2 target
State the habit or experience directly, then add a reflective reason.
Use pauses after contrast markers such as although, not simply, and rather than.
I think daily movement is important, but daily intense exercise is not necessary for everyone. Even a thirty-minute walk can improve energy and mood. The key is consistency, because a small habit that happens often is usually more useful than an ambitious plan that someone quits after a week. The important distinction is that daily movement can be restorative rather than punishing, which makes it easier to maintain.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
restorative rather than punishing
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
daily movement
improve energy and mood
the key is consistency
an ambitious plan
C1-C2 sentence structures
I would characterize my ... as ..., in the sense that ...
Although ..., I tend to ..., especially when ...
What makes this sustainable / meaningful is that ...
Thank you. Imagine you are going to recommend or create an exercise program for a friend or family member who does not currently exercise. What kind of exercise or fitness routine would you recommend? Why?
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C1-C2 Sample Answer
CEFR C1-C2 target
Compare options naturally instead of listing them mechanically.
Stress the phrase that shows preference or priority.
For someone who does not exercise now, I would recommend walking plus short body-weight exercises. It is inexpensive, flexible, and not too intimidating. Starting with ten or fifteen minutes makes the routine feel achievable, and once the person gains confidence, they can add jogging, cycling, or a gym class. I would design the program around low barriers to entry, because confidence usually grows after people experience early success.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
low barriers to entry
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
not too intimidating
feel achievable
C1-C2 sentence structures
What I gravitate toward is ..., largely because ...
Depending on the situation, I might ..., but generally ...
Interesting. For that same friend or family member, what do you think might challenge them the most about a regular exercise program? How would you help them through this challenge?
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C1-C2 Sample Answer
CEFR C1-C2 target
Build a short narrative or hypothetical with a clear cause-and-effect line.
Segment the response into choice, reason, and consequence.
The biggest challenge would probably be staying motivated after the first few days. I would help by making the program specific and social. For example, we could schedule walks together every Tuesday and Thursday, so exercise becomes an appointment instead of a vague intention. The challenge is not just physical difficulty but the psychology of consistency, so I would build in social accountability.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
the psychology of consistency
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
staying motivated
schedule walks together
a vague intention
C1-C2 sentence structures
If I were given the chance to ..., I would ..., primarily because ...
One experience that stands out is ..., not because ..., but because ...
Great. Some people believe that it is important to have some sort of reward after a good week of exercising. What do you think would be a good reward for the program you created and why?
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C1-C2 Sample Answer
CEFR C1-C2 target
Give a nuanced position with concession before your main argument.
Use intonation to signal contrast, qualification, and final judgment.
A good reward would be something enjoyable but not something that cancels the progress, like watching a movie, buying new workout socks, or taking a relaxing afternoon off. The reward should make the person feel proud of the week, not guilty afterward. A reward should reinforce the identity of being active rather than turn exercise into something a person must compensate for.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
reinforce the identity of being active
I would take a qualified position
on balance
cancels the progress
a relaxing afternoon off
feel proud of the week
not guilty afterward
C1-C2 sentence structures
I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...