Practice the first seven TOEFL speaking prompts with the original audio.
Q1open_ended
Welcome to our campus tour.
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Q2open_ended
The enrollment office is straight ahead.
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Q3open_ended
Next door you will see the library.
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Q4open_ended
The cafeteria has many meal options available.
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Q5open_ended
University lecture halls are located over here.
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Q6open_ended
If you have any questions, please stop by the information desk.
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Q7open_ended
Lastly, please also remember to check the event schedule at the entrance.
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Speaking Interview Questions
These are the interview-style follow-up prompts at the end of the speaking paper.
Q8 Interview Q1TradeoffSpeaking Interview
Thank you for joining the study. Today I'd like to ask you some questions about your education experiences. First, which do you think is more important for a college: offering a wide variety of courses or having small class sizes?
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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 would choose small class sizes because students can get more attention from the teacher. A wide variety of courses is attractive, but if classes are too crowded, students may feel invisible. In a smaller class, it is easier to ask questions, join discussions, and receive useful feedback. In that sense, small classes support not only understanding but also academic confidence, which is often overlooked.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
academic confidence
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
get more attention
feel invisible
join discussions
receive useful feedback
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 ...
It is less about ... than about ...
Q9 Interview Q2PreferenceSpeaking Interview
I see. Imagine that you are preparing for a test. Would you prefer to study by yourself or with the group? What would make you choose one over the other?
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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.
I usually prefer to study by myself first, then review with a group. Studying alone helps me find out what I truly understand. After that, a group is useful because other people may explain a problem in a way I had not considered. My ideal approach is sequential: first I build independent understanding, then I use discussion to test and refine it.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
independent understanding
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
by myself first
find out what I truly understand
after that
in a way I had not considered
C1-C2 sentence structures
What I gravitate toward is ..., largely because ...
Depending on the situation, I might ..., but generally ...
The reason this appeals to me is that ...
I would put ... ahead of ... because ...
Q10 Interview Q3OpinionSpeaking Interview
Interesting. Some people believe that online courses offer more flexibility and accessibility, compared to those offered in traditional classroom settings and are therefore superior. What are your thoughts on this? Do you agree or disagree? Why?
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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.
I agree that online courses offer flexibility, but I would not say they are always superior. They are excellent for students who work or live far from campus. However, classroom courses often provide stronger interaction, and some students learn better when they have a fixed schedule and face-to-face pressure. Online learning is excellent for access, but superiority depends on whether the course can preserve interaction, accountability, and feedback.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
interaction, accountability, and feedback
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
offer flexibility
stronger interaction
face-to-face pressure
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 ...
The main challenge would be ..., so I would ...
What makes this choice compelling is ...
Q11 Interview Q4PredictionSpeaking Interview
Good points. Lastly, online courses are becoming increasingly popular and there are now full degree programs offered by universities where every class is available online only. Do you think online learning will someday completely replace in-person learning? Explain your thoughts.
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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.
I do not think online learning will completely replace in-person learning. It will probably become a normal option, especially for lectures and professional training. Still, labs, performances, discussions, and social connections are hard to replace through a screen. I see online learning as a powerful supplement, but not a full replacement for the social and practical dimensions of education.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
the social and practical dimensions of education
I would take a qualified position
on balance
completely replace
a normal option
professional training
hard to replace through a screen
C1-C2 sentence structures
I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...