Practice the first seven TOEFL speaking prompts with the original audio.
Q1open_ended
Measure carefully to avoid mistakes.
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Q2open_ended
Draw a line with a pencil before cutting.
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Q3open_ended
Hammer the nails gently so the wood does not split apart.
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Q4open_ended
Hold your work firmly in place to avoid accidents while cutting.
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Q5open_ended
Sand the surface evenly until the board feels smooth to the touch.
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Q6open_ended
When drilling into the wood, keep the tool straight so the hole remains neat and smooth.
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Q7open_ended
When sawing or using heavy equipment, wear safety glasses for protection.
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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 helping with our study. I'd like to ask you some questions about your job satisfaction. First, what do you think are the most important things to consider when looking for a job?
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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.
When looking for a job, I think people should consider salary, growth opportunities, and the work environment. Salary matters because people need stability, but it should not be the only factor. A job with respectful coworkers and chances to learn can be much more satisfying over time. The strongest jobs combine material security with a sense that the work is developing you rather than draining you.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
material security
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
growth opportunities
work environment
the only factor
over time
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
Got it, that's helpful. Now, can you describe a job that either you or one of your friends has had? What kind of work was involved?
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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 of my friends worked part-time in a cafe. The job involved taking orders, preparing drinks, cleaning tables, and dealing with customers during busy hours. It sounded tiring, but she said it helped her become faster, more patient, and more comfortable talking to strangers. That kind of service work requires emotional composure, because employees must stay polite even when customers are impatient.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
emotional composure
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
part-time in a cafe
during busy hours
sounded tiring
talking to strangers
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
Noted. Moving on, what kinds of things do you think can lead people to feel unhappy in their work? Can you tell me about one or two of them?
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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.
People often feel unhappy at work when they feel ignored or stuck. If managers never listen, employees may stop caring. Another problem is doing the same task every day without learning anything new, because people want to feel that their effort is leading somewhere. Unhappiness often comes from a lack of agency, when people feel they have effort but no influence.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
a lack of agency
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
feel ignored or stuck
stop caring
without learning anything new
leading somewhere
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 Q4TradeoffSpeaking Interview
Great. And finally, some people believe that working for a large company offers more advantages than working for a small company, while others prefer the opposite. What do you think and 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 large and small companies offer different advantages. A large company may provide training, stability, and clear promotion paths. A small company may offer more responsibility and closer relationships. Personally, I would choose based on the team and role rather than the size alone. Company size matters less than organizational culture, because a good team can make either environment satisfying.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
organizational culture
I would take a qualified position
on balance
different advantages
clear promotion paths
closer relationships
rather than the size alone
C1-C2 sentence structures
I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...