Practice the first seven TOEFL speaking prompts with the original audio.
Q1open_ended
The library books are located here.
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Q2open_ended
Study rooms can be reserved for group work.
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Q3open_ended
Our computer lab has workstations with Internet access.
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Q4open_ended
Seek help at the reference desk for any research assistance.
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Q5open_ended
Find tasty refreshments and healthy snacks at the Basement Cafe.
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Q6open_ended
For your convenience, we have a map with a list of sections and resources.
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Q7open_ended
If you have general or specific questions, our staff are here to meet your needs.
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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 work experience. First, can you tell me about the type of work you are currently doing or have done in the past?
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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.
My work experience has mostly involved tutoring and helping with school-related tasks. These jobs were small, but they gave me practice communicating with different people. I had to be reliable, meet deadlines, and explain information clearly, which are useful skills in almost any workplace. Those experiences were valuable because they built professional awareness before I entered a more formal workplace.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
professional awareness
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
school-related tasks
communicating with different people
meet deadlines
useful skills
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 some of your regular responsibilities or particular tasks that you do in your job?
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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.
My regular tasks included preparing examples, answering questions, and checking details. When I helped someone study, I could not just give the answer; I had to guide them toward it. That responsibility made me better at listening and adjusting my explanation. The important skill was adaptive explanation, since different people need different routes to the same idea.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
adaptive explanation
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
regular tasks
preparing examples
guide them toward it
adjusting my explanation
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
Interesting. Tell me about a challenging project or task you have worked on. How did you handle it?
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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.
A challenging project was organizing information for a group assignment when everyone had different ideas. I handled it by creating an outline first, then asking each person to take one clear section. Once the structure was visible, the group became calmer and more productive. The outline gave the project shared structure, which reduced conflict and helped the group move forward.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
shared structure
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
different ideas
creating an outline
one clear section
more productive
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
Great! Some people believe that gaining diverse work experiences by often changing jobs and companies is more valuable than staying in one job or one company for a long time. What is your opinion on this? 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 think changing jobs can be valuable if it helps people gain broader skills. However, changing too often may prevent someone from building trust and deep expertise. I would prefer a balanced approach: explore different roles early, then stay longer when the work fits. I would favor a balanced career path that combines breadth of exposure with depth once a person finds the right direction.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
breadth of exposure
I would take a qualified position
on balance
broader skills
changing too often
deep expertise
a balanced approach
C1-C2 sentence structures
I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...