Practice the first seven TOEFL speaking prompts with the original audio.
Q1open_ended
Print with various paper sizes.
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Q2open_ended
You can make numerous copies quickly.
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Q3open_ended
The scanner converts documents into digital files.
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Q4open_ended
The fax machine can send pages quickly over phone lines.
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Q5open_ended
The shredder securely destroys sensitive information.
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Q6open_ended
All devices are located in the office for easy use by those who need them.
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Q7open_ended
When in doubt, read the maintenance instructions that are available for all equipment.
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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 your participation. I'd like to learn about your experiences with art and creativity. Do you consider yourself to be a creative person? Why or why not?
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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 consider myself somewhat creative, especially when I have time to think. I may not be good at painting or music, but I enjoy finding different ways to explain ideas or solve problems. Creativity, to me, is not only art; it is flexible thinking. Creativity, in that sense, is flexible problem solving, not simply producing beautiful objects.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
flexible problem solving
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
somewhat creative
finding different ways
solve problems
flexible thinking
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 Q2OpinionSpeaking Interview
Great. Some people think that learning about art is just as important as learning science or math. Do you agree or disagree? 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 agree that art is important, although science and math are also essential. Art teaches people to observe, interpret, and express ideas that cannot always be measured. A balanced education should train both logical thinking and imagination. Art deserves a central place because it develops interpretive intelligence, which science and math do not fully replace.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
interpretive intelligence
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
cannot always be measured
a balanced education
logical thinking and imagination
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
Interesting. Some people believe that engaging in creative activities can improve mental well-being. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
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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 agree that creative activities can improve mental well-being. Drawing, writing, or making music gives people a way to process emotions without needing to explain everything directly. Creative work can also create a peaceful focus that interrupts stress. Creative activities support well-being because they provide nonlinear emotional expression, especially when feelings are hard to explain directly.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
nonlinear emotional expression
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
mental well-being
process emotions
explain everything directly
peaceful focus
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 Q4PredictionSpeaking Interview
Good points. One final question. Do you think future schools will teach more art or less? What factors might influence this?
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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 future schools may teach more art if society values creativity in careers. Technology can answer many routine questions, so human imagination may become more important. However, schools with limited budgets might reduce art unless parents and communities strongly support it. Future schools may value art more if they recognize creativity as a human advantage in an automated world.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
a human advantage in an automated world
I would take a qualified position
on balance
values creativity
routine questions
human imagination
limited budgets
C1-C2 sentence structures
I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...