Practice the first seven TOEFL speaking prompts with the original audio.
Q1open_ended
Welcome to the student Information booth.
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Q2open_ended
Campus orientation is in the gym.
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Q3open_ended
Our cafeteria is known for its tasty meal options.
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Q4open_ended
Let us direct you to your assigned dormitory hall.
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Q5open_ended
Use the library for research and to focus on your studies.
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Q6open_ended
We recommend visiting the student center to learn about clubs and activities.
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Q7open_ended
Before your courses begin, take time to explore and get to know the facilities.
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Speaking Interview Questions
These are the interview-style follow-up prompts at the end of the speaking paper.
Q8 Interview Q1PreferenceSpeaking Interview
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me about your hobbies and leisure activities. First, when you engage in your favorite hobby, do you prefer to do it alone? Or do you like to do it with your family or friends? 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.
For my favorite hobby, I usually prefer doing it alone. Quiet hobbies like reading or walking help me recharge, so adding other people can sometimes change the purpose. However, I still enjoy sharing hobbies occasionally when I want conversation or motivation. Solitary hobbies are valuable because they create restorative independence, which many people lack in busy social lives.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
restorative independence
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
help me recharge
change the purpose
sharing hobbies occasionally
conversation or motivation
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
Thank you. And do you think it is better to spend Free time indoors like in a movie theater or outdoors like in a park? 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 think it is better to spend some free time outdoors because many people already spend too much of the day inside. Parks and streets give the mind a change of scenery. Indoor leisure is comfortable, but outdoor time often feels more refreshing. Outdoor leisure gives people sensory renewal, especially when work and entertainment both happen on screens.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
sensory renewal
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
a change of scenery
comfortable
more refreshing
spend too much of the day inside
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. Next. I'd like to get your opinion. Many people have the same hobbies as their friends. Do you think it is necessary for good friends to share hobbies? 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 do not think good friends must share the same hobbies. Shared interests can make it easier to spend time together, but friendship also depends on trust, humor, and respect. Sometimes different hobbies make conversations more interesting because friends can introduce each other to new things. Friendship does not require identical hobbies; it requires openness to each other's worlds.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
openness to each other's worlds
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
must share
spend time together
depends on trust
introduce each other to new things
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 point. I just have one more question. Some people believe that having hobbies is essential for being happy. Do you agree with this idea? Or do you think you can live a happy life without having hobbies? 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 hobbies are important for happiness, but they do not need to be impressive. A hobby gives people something to enjoy without being judged by grades or salary. Even simple activities, like cooking or gardening, can make life feel richer. Hobbies support happiness because they provide intrinsic satisfaction, a kind of enjoyment not tied to external reward.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
intrinsic satisfaction
I would take a qualified position
on balance
important for happiness
do not need to be impressive
without being judged
life feel richer
C1-C2 sentence structures
I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...