Here are 5 general TOEFL sample speaking questions: 1. Describe an important teacher you've had and how they influenced you. 2. Choose a dream vacation location and explain what you would enjoy about visiting there. 3. Outline your ideal way to spend a holiday and your reasons for choosing those activities. 4. Discuss 3 career paths that interest you and why each appeals to you. 5. Do you prefer traveling with others or alone? Explain your preference.

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Speaking Exam

2. 1. Test structure

7. I think it is not a good idea. You can use your cellphone for something important to help your work or when you
have some problem, you can do very fast.
I think it is not a good idea to forbid using personal cellphones at work. As long as it will not disturb the
work performance of the employee then, it should not be forbidden. However, the boss can employ rules
or policies to regulate the usage of cellphone during work hours.
Additionally, it is very important for employees to be informed in case there an important or emergency at
home or any family members. It will make them at ease if they know they are always updated with their
families. It’s a good thing for the mindset of the employees always feeling connected to their families.
In contrast, if using cellphone will be forbidden during work hours, then, there is a possibility that an
employee feel worried and wondering if there is a message from the family which could lead to
unproductive work performance because of lack of focus.

8. I think people who work with other people can achieve more because they can help each other. It can
make the work great. They can talk to each other and get information that can make their work better.
Whenever the work becomes so stressful, then, one can call a workmate and ask help or at least making
jokes with each other to feel happy even if he is tired.

13. The student don’t like the new system because they don’t like to work in group. He want do it all himself but
the geology teacher wanted the students to work in group. It can teach students how to help each other. It is
important to anyone.
The man did not like the new system of assessing the students in group while the geology professor
supported the new system. For the man, it is not good for some students because the grade or the mark does not
reflect the individual effort of the students. For example, in a group, there is some student who offered his
ideas but the smart student did not accept. There are also some members of the group who are not contributing
at all or barely contributing. So, it is better to abolish the group work system.
On the other hand, the geology faculty thought that groupwork will give an opportunity for the students to
share their ideas and develop leadership. Through, group work, the communication skills of the students will be
developed.

14. 2. Scoring criteria

18. 3. Intro phrases

20. 4. Native speakers

22. 5. Summarize

24. Example text and summary answer
Listening text transcript:
It’s always been one of those big sci-fi questions – is there life on Mars, or rather, could Mars ever support life?
Well, it is generally assumed that in order to have life, you need water. Well, ever since the 1960s we’ve been
sending out probes to Mars to try to…ascertain if there is water on Mars, or if there ever has been, and in the
1990s, 1996 to be precise, the U.S. Mars Global Surveyor was launched. The surveyor remains in orbit around
Mars to this day and has some rather nifty equipment on board, including a high-resolution camera, a sensor
that can identify soil and rocks, and a laser that can take measurements and map the planet’s surface.
So what have we learnt from the Global Surveyor? Well, we’ve found out that yes, there was once water on
Mars, and in great quantities too. I’m talking oceans, seas, lakes…much like Earth today. They have deduced
this from the shapes of the mountains and valleys on Mars – they are the same shape as those formations on
Earth that we know were created by water. In fact, some analysts are suggesting that there is still water on
Mars to this day, but deep down, in holes 100 to 400 meters below the surface.
This idea created quite a stir, as you can imagine, and a number of scientists have tried to either prove…or
refute this theory, using other evidence available to us. Some Chinese scientists, for example, have been
studying a meteorite that was collected from Antarctica in 2001, but they’ve found no evidence of water there,
but that’s not to say there isn’t any water on Mars, as Mars and meteorites are separate entities entirely.
Another source of evidence we have is images from astronomical telescopes, but we can’t see much of the planet
from this angle – just the poles, and they are covered in ice caps – dry ice, not H20 – so that doesn’t help us one
way or the other.

25. Do you agree that one of the ways to solve overpopulation of the world is send them to
Mars ?
I don’t agree (disagree) to send people to Mars because of 3 reasons: First, there is no water, no plants and it is
very cold there. They can’t live there. Second, they don’t have rocket or plane to transport people to Mars. For example, If
they will make a rocket, it will cost a lot of money and harm the nature. Third, lot of people don’t want to leave their
homes. Their homes have a lot of memories with their families.

27. 6. Support Answers

29. 7. Adverb and Adjectives

31. Adjective

32. 8. Take Notes

35. Notes:
•New policy = 100% paid before attend class, starting autumn
•Old policy = only 50% paid before
•Office open Mon-Fri 9-6 for help
•Check account balance online

36. 9. Phrasal Notes

39. 10. Record Yourself

41. For me, it is a good idea to require each school from non-English native countries to teach English.
Speaking English nowadays gives a lot of benefits and you will get more opportunities in life when you are
proficient in the English Language may it be in studies, work or travel.
If you are still a student and you know how to speak English then. it will give you the opportunity to
pursue your studies in different countries.
Next, you can get more work opportunities when you know how to speak English especially when you
are dealing with clients from different countries. In fact, it will be your opportunity to represent your company
to other countries since you know how to communicate with people from different nationalities.
Lastly, when you travel even in non-English countries, your universal language is English otherwise you
cannot ask help or make friends if you don't speak a common language which is English .

42. 11. Transition Words

45. 12. Show what you know

47. I agree that pupils should have a job while they are studying at school. As long as it will not conflict to
their class schedule, then, it would be fine. When I was still a student, I also had a part time job and it
helped me a lot in terms of financial and my personality.
I no longer asked money from my parents because I was already earning while studying. Then, the
experience of working while studying made me stronger and develop my self confidence and self discipline.
I learned to manage my time as well.
That is the biggest reason why I can easily handle stress and pressure at work and in general now that I
am an adult. Lastly, having a part time job would be the best training ground of the pupils.

48. 13. Prepare answers fast

50. 14. Background Noise

52. 15. Accents

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55. It’s Practice Time!

56. TOEFL Sample Questions: Agree or
Disagree
Do you agree that experienced doctors are better than young ones?

57. TOEFL Sample Questions: Agree or
Disagree
Do you agree or disagree that the youth should
learn more about domestic chores along with
their studies?

58. TOEFL Sample Questions: Agree or
Disagree
Indian students aspiring to study abroad must be
fluent in a foreign language other than English.
Do you agree or disagree?

59. TOEFL Sample Questions: Agree or
Disagree
Male and female students should have
separate living halls. Do you agree or
disagree?

60. TOEFL Sample Questions: Agree or
Disagree
Elaborate upon your agreement or disagreement on the
fact that celebrities should not hide their personal life
issues from the media.

61. It’s Practice Time!
TOEFL Sample Questions: Agree or Disagree
The test-takers will be asked questions in which they will be needed to explain their agreement
or disagreement in reference to a particular question. Following are some TOEFL sample
speaking questions for this topic:
1.Do you agree that experienced doctors are better than young ones?
2.Do you agree or disagree that the youth should learn more about domestic chores along with
their studies?
3.Indian students aspiring to study abroad must be fluent in a foreign language other than
English. Do you agree or disagree?
4.Male and female students should have separate living halls. Do you agree or disagree?
5.Elaborate upon your agreement or disagreement on the fact that celebrities should not hide
their personal life issues from the media.

62. Preference Type Questions

63. Preference Type Question
What are your views on using brand-new books
rather than using old books?

64. Preference Type Question
Will you choose to study for a few hours and have a
full night’s sleep or study for the entire duration
comprising of your sleep?

65. It’s Practice Time!
Preference Type Questions
1.What are your views on using brand-new books rather than using old books?
2.Will you choose to study for a few hours and have a full night’s sleep or study for the entire
duration comprising of your sleep?
3.Do you prefer calling someone directly or just texting? Why?
4.Some students like to watch educational programs on TV and some prefer entertainment
programs. Which one will you prefer and why?
5.Some students prefer to switch off their phones while studying and some use it for the same.
Which one do you prefer to choose and why?

66. It’s Practice Time!
General TOEFL Sample Speaking Questions
1.Till now, who is the best teacher you have come across and why?
2.Tell us your dream vacation spot and describe why you want to visit that place.
3.According to you, what is an ideal way of spending a holiday?
4.What are the five best qualities that you have that your family or friends should be proud of?
5.Describe three career options that are appealing to you and why?
6.Often people like to travel with their families and friends whereas some are solo travellers. Which kind of a traveller are you and
why?
7.Were you brought up in an urban area or a rural area? If urban then, will you be comfortable living in rural areas for the rest of
your life or vice-versa? Elaborate upon why and why not.
8.Some people believe that school students should only focus on their studies and not waste their time on sports. Do you agree
or disagree with this statement?
9.Do you believe in saving the money one earns or spending it on your present desires?
10.Students should opt for streams like Science or Commerce rather than Arts is a common notion. Do you agree or disagree
with it? Support your answer with some examples.

67. It’s Practice Time!
Popular TOEFL Speaking Questions 2023-2024
1.What changes have you felt after the Covid-19 lockdown is over?
2.Describe the most impressive moment in your life.
3.Do you prefer a profession that requires you to work in a group?
4.Which study method do you prefer, online courses or traditional classrooms?
5.How did you spend your free time during the pandemic? For example, reading, drawing, baking, etc.
6.Some people think life in modern times is better than in older times, what is your opinion?
7.Tell us about one of your favourite songs or one of your favourite movies.
8.Describe your favourite place, for example, a seashore park in your city where you often visit.
9.What is the most important gift you have and describe why it is important.
10.If your friends from another country are going to visit your country, where would you suggest they should go?

68. It’s Practice Time!
Choice-Based Sample Questions for TOEFL
Often students come across questions based on a situation and containing 2-3 options to ponder upon. Here are
some likely TOEFL sample speaking questions:
1.While choosing your roommate abroad which is the quality you will look for the most out of- Quietness,
Cleanliness, Friendliness?
2.If the university is renovating the dormitory, tell us one thing you will recommend them to incorporate out of- Gym,
Cafe, Personalized Study room.
3.As a task for your assignment which one of the following will you choose? A review of the novel you read recently,
Read out your favourite poem, Act out a scene from the play
4.Elaborate upon whether you will choose A written paper test, Presentation, or Creating a video as your
assessment.
5.Electronic Books, Smartphones, or Online classes which out of these is the best technological inventions for
students.