Practice Questions for the TOEFL® Speaking
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TOEFL SPEAKING ANSWERS – TEACHER FEEDBACK
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TOEFL Speaking question type in order to help you improve.
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TOEFL SPEAKING ANSWERS – QUESTION #1
Question #1
Would you prefer to work at one job your entire life or to switch jobs every five years? Explain your response with details and examples.
Question #2
Some people prefer to read physical books made from paper, while others prefer to read electronic books on a digital device. Which do you prefer and why?
Question #3
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
“Co-workers make the best friends.”
Provide details and examples to explain your opinion.
TOEFL SPEAKING ANSWERS – QUESTION #2
Question #1
The woman expresses her opinion on the change to the graduation ceremony. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
Question #2
The man expresses his opinion on the change from physical to electronic books. Briefly summarize the change. Then state his opinion about the change and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
Question #3
The man expresses his opinion on the announcement from the student services department. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
TOEFL SPEAKING ANSWERS – QUESTION #3
Question #1
Using the examples from the lecture, explain the concept of swarm intelligence.
Question #2
Using the examples from the lecture, describe the idea of culture shock.
Question #3
Using the examples from the lecture, explain what compassionate consumerism is and how it works.
TOEFL SPEAKING ANSWERS – QUESTION #4
Question #1
Using points and examples from the talk, describe how museums preserve artefacts.
Question #2
Using points and examples from the lecture, describe two characteristics of the modernist art movement.
Question #3
Using points and examples from the talk, explain two main theories as to why aggression exists.
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