Practice the first seven TOEFL speaking prompts with the original audio.
Q1open_ended
Search for items you need on the computer.
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Q2open_ended
The bookshelves are located over here.
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Q3open_ended
Our quiet study area has strict rules about noise.
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Q4open_ended
The help desk is available to assist with research questions.
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Q5open_ended
Printers are available to patrons for document printing.
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Q6open_ended
Our work stations can also be used during library hours for online research.
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Q7open_ended
When you're finished using them, please return checked out materials promptly and on time.
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Speaking Interview Questions
These are the interview-style follow-up prompts at the end of the speaking paper.
Q8 Interview Q1DescriptionSpeaking Interview
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me. I'd like to ask you some questions about your exercise habits. What kind of exercise do you or your friends like, for example, do you like running, swimming, yoga or other types?
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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 friends like different kinds of exercise, but running and yoga are common. Running is simple because it does not require much equipment, while yoga is popular because it helps with flexibility and stress. I personally prefer activities that I can do consistently. The best exercise is the one people can integrate into their actual lives, not the one that sounds most impressive.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
integrate into their actual lives
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
different kinds of exercise
does not require much equipment
flexibility and stress
do consistently
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 Q2PreferenceSpeaking Interview
I see when you exercise, do you prefer to do it alone? Or do you like to exercise with other people? 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 prefer exercising with other people because it keeps me accountable. If I plan to meet a friend, I am less likely to cancel. Exercising alone can be convenient, but exercising with others usually feels more energetic and enjoyable. Exercising with others creates social accountability, which is often stronger than private motivation.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
social accountability
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
keeps me accountable
less likely to cancel
convenient
more energetic
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 Q3PredictionSpeaking Interview
Interesting. Next I'd like to get your opinion in the past. Most people exercised outdoors, but now many people prefer indoor gyms and fitness centers. Do you think that in the future, indoor gyms will become even more popular? 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.
I think indoor gyms will become more popular, especially in cities. They are convenient, safe in bad weather, and offer equipment that people may not have at home. Still, outdoor exercise will remain important because many people enjoy fresh air and open space. Gyms will grow because they offer controlled conditions, although outdoor exercise will keep its emotional appeal.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
controlled conditions
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
especially in cities
bad weather
equipment
fresh air and open space
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
Good points. I just have one more question. Some people believe that exercising regularly is essential for developing self discipline. Do you agree with this idea? Or do you think there are other activities that can also help build discipline? Explain your answer?
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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 regular exercise builds self-discipline. It requires people to keep promises to themselves even when they are tired. Other activities, like learning an instrument, can build discipline too, but exercise is a clear example because progress depends on repeated effort. Exercise builds discipline because it turns intention into repeated embodied action.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
repeated embodied action
I would take a qualified position
on balance
keep promises to themselves
learning an instrument
repeated effort
C1-C2 sentence structures
I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...