Practice Questions
for the TOEFL® Speaking
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You recently bought a printer from an online electronics store, and it worked well for the first few days. However, it began showing persistent errors and now refuses to print even basic documents. You want to contact customer service to explain the situation.
Write an email to customer service. In your email, do the following:
- Describe the problem you are having with the printer.
- Explain what you have already tried to fix it.
- Ask about repair or replacement options.
Write as much as you can and in complete sentences.
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Subject: Request for printer repair or replacement-
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You recently moved into a new apartment and discovered several maintenance issues that were not mentioned in the lease. You want to contact your landlord, Mr. Hill, to report these problems and request repairs as soon as possible. Write an email to Mr. Hill.
In your email, do the following:
- Describe the maintenance issues you have noticed
- Explain how they are affecting your daily life
- Request that they be repaired soon
Write as much as you can and in complete sentences.
Suggested word count: 100-150 words
To: Mr. Hill
Subject: Request for apartment maintenance repairs
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Your class is organizing a charity event next month to raise money for local families in need. You volunteered to contact businesses that might want to donate food or supplies. You decide to write to the manager of a local supermarket to ask if they would be interested in supporting your event. Write an email to the store manager.
In your email, do the following:
- Introduce yourself and explain the purpose of the event
- Describe how the store’s donation would help
- Invite them to participate and provide contact details for follow-up
Write as much as you can and in complete sentences.
Suggested word count: 100-150 words
To: Drew Houghton
Subject: Request for support with charity event
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Your class is organizing a charity event next month to raise money for local families in need. You volunteered to contact businesses that might want to donate food or supplies. You decide to write to the manager of a local supermarket to ask if they would be interested in supporting your event. Write an email to the store manager.
In your email, do the following:
- Introduce yourself and explain the purpose of the event
- Describe how the store’s donation would help
- Invite them to participate and provide contact details for follow-up
Write as much as you can and in complete sentences.
Suggested word count: 100-150 words
To: Drew Houghton
Subject: Request for support with charity event
Space for typing answers. On test day, you will have 7 minutes to read and write.
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