Practice the first seven TOEFL speaking prompts with the original audio.
Q1open_ended
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Q2open_ended
You can use this station for projection.
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Q3open_ended
This computer connects to the monitor.
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Q4open_ended
We also provide a microphone for use in presentations.
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Q5open_ended
You should check your connections before you start to present.
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Q6open_ended
Remember to upload your slides so you can display them with ease.
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Q7open_ended
If you find yourself needing assistance, call us on the helpline and we will assist you.
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Speaking Interview Questions
These are the interview-style follow-up prompts at the end of the speaking paper.
Q8 Interview Q1PreferenceSpeaking Interview
Thank you for being part of the study. I'd like to ask you some questions about your experiences with social gatherings. First, do you enjoy attending large social gatherings or do you prefer smaller, more private gatherings? Why is that?
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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 prefer smaller gatherings because conversations feel more natural. At large events, I often spend too much energy trying to find someone I know. In a small group, people can speak more honestly, and it is easier to remember the evening afterward. I find smaller gatherings more rewarding because they allow reciprocal attention, not just surface-level interaction.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
reciprocal attention
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
conversations feel more natural
spend too much energy
speak more honestly
remember the evening
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 Q2Story / ExampleSpeaking Interview
Thank you! Can you describe a memorable social gathering you attended recently? What made it special?
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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.
A memorable gathering I attended recently was a friend's birthday dinner. It was special because everyone prepared a small story about the friend instead of just giving gifts. The atmosphere was warm, and the personal stories made the celebration feel sincere. What made the dinner memorable was its personalized quality; the stories mattered more than the gifts.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
personalized quality
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
a friend's birthday dinner
prepared a small story
the atmosphere was warm
feel sincere
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 Q3Story / ExampleSpeaking Interview
Very good! How do you usually prepare for a social gathering? What do you focus on most?
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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.
Before a social gathering, I usually think about who will be there and what kind of mood the event has. I focus most on being prepared to join conversations, so I might remember a few recent events or questions I can ask people. Preparation is partly practical, but it is also social anticipation, because I want to enter the room ready to connect.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
social anticipation
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
what kind of mood
join conversations
recent events
questions I can ask
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
Some people believe that social gatherings are important opportunities for building and maintaining professional relationships. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? 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.
I agree that social gatherings can help build professional relationships, but they should not feel too forced. Meeting someone casually can make future cooperation easier because there is already some trust. Still, the best professional connections come from genuine conversation, not just exchanging business cards. Professional relationships grow best when networking has authenticity and mutual interest, not just strategic self-promotion.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
authenticity and mutual interest
I would take a qualified position
on balance
build professional relationships
feel too forced
future cooperation
genuine conversation
C1-C2 sentence structures
I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...