Practice the first seven TOEFL speaking prompts with the original audio.
Q1open_ended
The tour begins at the main entrance.
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Q2open_ended
Our first stop is the campus library.
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Q3open_ended
Next we will visit the cafeteria for a brief lunch.
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Q4open_ended
This lecture hall is used for many physical science classes.
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Q5open_ended
This dormitory complex is where most first year students live.
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Q6open_ended
The Union Building has many events for everyone on weekday evenings.
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Q7open_ended
If you have any questions after the tour, visit the information booth.
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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 take part in the study. I'd like to ask you some questions about your experiences with music. First, how important is music in your life? Why?
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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.
Music is important in my life because it gives shape to different moments. I listen to calm music when I study, energetic music when I exercise, and familiar songs when I feel tired. It is not just entertainment; it helps me manage my mood. Its importance is partly emotional: music helps me name feelings indirectly when ordinary language feels too blunt.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
name feelings indirectly
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
gives shape to different moments
calm music
familiar songs
manage my mood
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 Q2TradeoffSpeaking Interview
Great, that's interesting. Now, if you had to choose, would you rather create music yourself or listen to music created by others? 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.
I would rather listen to music created by others. I admire people who can create music, but listening lets me experience many styles and emotions without needing technical skill. It also gives me a connection to artists whose lives are very different from mine. Listening appeals to me because it gives access to other people's emotional worlds without requiring me to perform.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
other people's emotional worlds
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
created by others
technical skill
many styles and emotions
a connection to artists
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
OK, noted. Do you think music should be a required part of children's education? Why or why not?
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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.
Yes, I think music should be part of children's education, but it does not need to be too formal. Music can teach rhythm, patience, listening, and creativity. Even if students do not become musicians, they can learn to appreciate art and express feelings in a healthy way. Music education matters because it trains attention, discipline, and emotional expression at the same time.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
attention, discipline, and emotional expression
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
part of children's education
does not need to be too formal
appreciate art
express feelings
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
Fair enough. Final question. Some people believe that live music has a stronger impact than recorded music. Do you agree or disagree with that? 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 live music often has a stronger impact than recorded music. At a live show, the audience, the space, and the performer's energy all become part of the experience. Recorded music is convenient, but live music can feel more intense and unforgettable. Live music feels stronger because it has immediacy and shared presence, which a recording cannot fully reproduce.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
immediacy and shared presence
I would take a qualified position
on balance
stronger impact
the performer's energy
part of the experience
intense and unforgettable
C1-C2 sentence structures
I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...