Practice the first seven TOEFL speaking prompts with the original audio.
Q1open_ended
Trainer: Welcome to the library.
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Q2open_ended
Trainer: Our self-checkout station is for quick service.
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Q3open_ended
Trainer: You can start here to scan your library card.
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Q4open_ended
Trainer: Student aids are at the help desk in case you need assistance.
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Q5open_ended
Trainer: We hope everyone will ensure that books are returned on time.
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Q6open_ended
Trainer: Check your account online for updates on due dates and fines.
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Q7open_ended
Trainer: When you are finished reading them, please place all your books in the return bin.
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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
Interviewer: Thank you for taking part in this study. Today, I'd like to ask you some questions about your exercise habits. First, can you describe the type of exercise you or someone you know typically does regularly, such as running, yoga, or weightlifting? 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.
Someone I know runs three or four times a week because it is simple and helps clear his mind. He does not need a gym membership or special schedule. Running also gives him a clear sense of progress because he can measure distance, speed, and endurance. His routine works because running provides measurable progress and mental clarity without complicated preparation.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
measurable progress
in practical terms
as a regular part of my routine
clear his mind
gym membership
a clear sense of progress
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
Interviewer: I see. Some exercise programs are done alone, and some are designed to be done with others. Would you prefer to exercise alone, or would you prefer to exercise with others? 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 would prefer exercising with others because it makes the routine easier to maintain. When another person expects me to show up, I am less likely to skip the session. Also, conversation makes difficult exercise feel less boring. Exercising with others would help me maintain behavioral consistency, especially on days when motivation is low.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
behavioral consistency
what I tend to prioritize
depending on the situation
easier to maintain
expects me to show up
skip the session
less boring
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
Interviewer: Interesting. Some people believe that exercising outdoors is both more beneficial and more enjoyable than exercising indoors. Do you agree or disagree and 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 outdoor exercise is often more enjoyable because the environment changes. Fresh air, sunlight, and open space can make exercise feel less repetitive. However, indoor exercise is useful in bad weather, so I think the best routine includes both. Outdoor exercise feels richer because it combines physical movement with environmental stimulation.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
environmental stimulation
what makes this choice compelling
the main obstacle would be
the environment changes
less repetitive
bad weather
includes both
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
Interviewer: Good points. Lastly, I would like to ask about using fitness apps. Some people like to use fitness apps on smart phones to organize their fitness schedules. Do you agree this is a good way to keep track of your exercising goals? Why or why not?
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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 fitness apps can help people track exercise goals. They make progress visible and remind users when they have been inactive. However, the app is only a tool; people still need realistic goals and personal motivation to keep exercising. Fitness apps are useful when they promote reflective tracking, not obsessive comparison with other people.
C1-C2 key phrases to imitate
reflective tracking
I would take a qualified position
on balance
track exercise goals
make progress visible
only a tool
personal motivation
C1-C2 sentence structures
I would take a qualified position: ..., although ...