Practice the first seven TOEFL speaking prompts with the original audio.
Q1open_ended
The cafe offers refreshments and snacks.
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Q2open_ended
Rooms can be reserved for group gatherings.
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Q3open_ended
The art studio offers classes and workshops every day.
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Q4open_ended
The library provides books, learning resources and more.
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Q5open_ended
The gymnasium is used for sports and fitness activities.
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Q6open_ended
Staff are available for assistance with facility reservations.
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Q7open_ended
Because this is a new center, help is available at no additional cost.
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Speaking Interview Questions
These are the interview-style follow-up prompts at the end of the speaking paper.
Q8 Interview Q1Story / ExampleSpeaking Interview
Thank you for agreeing to participate. I'd like to ask you some questions about your experiences with setting personal goals. First, think of a time, recent or not, when you had something you wanted to achieve. What was it?
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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.
One goal I had was improving my English speaking. I wanted to sound clearer and more confident, especially in interviews or presentations. I practiced by recording myself, listening for weak points, and repeating useful expressions until they felt more natural. That goal mattered because speaking is not only a language skill but a form of social confidence.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
a form of social confidence
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
sound clearer and more confident
recording myself
weak points
felt more natural
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 ...
Gotcha. In general, how do you handle difficulties or obstacles that come up while working toward what you want to achieve?
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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.
When obstacles come up, I try to break the problem into smaller parts. If I feel overwhelmed, I make one concrete next step instead of thinking about the whole goal. This helps because progress feels possible again, even when the final result is still far away. This approach helps me regain a sense of agency, which is often the first thing people lose when a goal feels too large.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
a sense of agency
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
break the problem into smaller parts
feel overwhelmed
one concrete next step
progress feels possible
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
Understood. In your opinion, how important is goal setting for personal growth?
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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.
Goal setting is very important for personal growth because it gives people direction. Without goals, it is easy to stay busy but not improve. A goal also makes progress easier to measure, so you can see whether your habits are actually moving you forward. Goals are useful because they turn personal growth from a vague aspiration into behavior that can be practiced and adjusted.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
a vague aspiration
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
gives people direction
stay busy but not improve
easier to measure
moving you forward
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 Q4OpinionSpeaking Interview
Thanks. Last question, do you think children should be taught to set personal goals from an early age? Why or why not?
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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.
Yes, children should learn to set personal goals, but the goals should be realistic and encouraging. For example, a child might aim to read one book a month or practice a sport twice a week. This teaches responsibility without making childhood feel like a competition. The key is to teach goals as flexible self-direction, not as pressure to turn every childhood activity into achievement.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
flexible self-direction
I would take a qualified position
on balance
realistic and encouraging
aim to
teaches responsibility
feel like a competition
C1-C2 sentence structures
I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...