2026年真题18

Speaking Module • 11 Questions • 4 Speaking Interview Questions
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Listen&Repeat Prompts
Practice the first seven TOEFL speaking prompts with the original audio.
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Q1 open_ended
Mammals are found in the first section.
Q1 visual prompt
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Q2 open_ended
Parrots and Eagles live in this habitat.
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Q3 open_ended
Reptiles are now located next to the large Pavilion.
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Q4 open_ended
Visit the aquarium to see various kinds of sea life.
Q4 visual prompt
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Q5 open_ended
Our cafeteria offers meals and snacks at good prices.
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Q6 open_ended
Guided tours are available through the day for a modest fee.
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Q7 open_ended
For a detailed layout of other amazing exhibits at the zoo, use the map.
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Speaking Interview Questions
These are the interview-style follow-up prompts at the end of the speaking paper.
Q8 Interview Q1 Habit / Background Speaking Interview
Thank you for agreeing to participate. I'd like to ask you some questions about your work life balance. First, do you feel that you currently have a good balance between your work and personal life? Give details to explain your answer.
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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 have a reasonable work-life balance, but it changes from week to week. When deadlines are close, my personal time becomes much smaller. I try to protect at least one part of the day for myself, such as a walk, a meal without screens, or a short conversation with a friend. I think balance should be understood as a dynamic adjustment, not a perfect division of hours every day.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
  • a dynamic adjustment
  • in practical terms
  • as a regular part of my routine
  • from week to week
  • when deadlines are close
  • protect at least one part of the day
  • a meal without screens
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 Q2 Problem / Solution Speaking Interview
Two. Can you describe some strategies you use or want to use to maintain a balanced lifestyle?
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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.
One strategy I use is setting a rough ending time for work. If I do not set a boundary, tasks can expand endlessly. I also put small breaks into my schedule because rest feels more acceptable when it is planned instead of accidental. Setting boundaries is useful because it prevents work from becoming psychologically limitless, even when the tasks are important.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
  • psychologically limitless
  • what I tend to prioritize
  • depending on the situation
  • a rough ending time
  • set a boundary
  • tasks can expand endlessly
  • planned instead of accidental
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 Q3 Story / Example Speaking Interview
Interesting. Tell me about a time when you might have felt overwhelmed by work or personal responsibilities, how did you handle the situation?
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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 once felt overwhelmed when several assignments and family responsibilities happened in the same week. I handled it by writing everything down and deciding what truly had to be done first. That did not remove the pressure, but it stopped me from feeling confused. The situation taught me that stress becomes easier to handle once responsibilities are externalized and prioritized.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
  • externalized and prioritized
  • what makes this choice compelling
  • the main obstacle would be
  • felt overwhelmed
  • happened in the same week
  • what truly had to be done first
  • remove the 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 Q4 Opinion Speaking Interview
Great. Some people believe that employers should offer more flexible working arrangements to help employees better, achieve a healthy work-life balance. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? 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.
I agree that flexible work arrangements can help employees balance life and work. If people can adjust their hours or work remotely sometimes, they may handle family needs without losing productivity. Of course, companies still need clear goals, but flexibility can build trust. Flexibility works best when it is paired with clear expectations, so freedom does not become confusion.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
  • clear expectations
  • I would take a qualified position
  • on balance
  • flexible work arrangements
  • adjust their hours
  • without losing productivity
  • build trust
C1-C2 sentence structures
  • I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...
  • The issue is not whether ..., but whether ...
  • On balance, I would argue that ...
  • That said, ... matters only if ...