This document outlines the TOEFL iBT speaking tasks, including independent and integrated speaking questions. It provides sample tasks and guidelines for preparation and response times. It emphasizes the importance of creativity and speed in responses while disallowing personal opinions in certain tasks.

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Intro to TOEFL iBT Speaking
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2. TASK 1 Independent Speaking Question
Speak about a Familiar Topic
You will speak about a person, place,
object or event.
• Who is your childhood hero?
• Talk about a pleasant and memorable
event that happened while you were in school.
Explain why this event brings back fond memories.
Your answer does not have to be
true. Respond fast and be
creative!
Practice your speaking speed at
about 100 words per 45
seconds.
PREPARATION TIME: 15 seconds
RESPONSE TIME: 45 seconds
Task 1 Sample Questions
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3. TASK 2 Independent Speaking Question
Make a Choice from Two
You will make a choice between two
things, then support your choice.
• Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Use details and examples to explain your answer.
Snakes should never be kept as pets.
• Do you prefer to watch a movie or read a book? Use
details and examples to support your explanation.
Your answer does not have to be
true. Respond fast and be creative!
PREPARATION TIME: 15 seconds
RESPONSE TIME: 45 seconds
Task 2 Sample Questions
A B
• Option A or Option B
• Agree or Disagree
Task 2 Question Types:
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4. TASK 3 Integrated Speaking Task with Reading & Writing
Explain a Campus Situation
You will read a text, usually a campus policy. Hear
two people discussing it, then you will be asked
to restate what you read and heard.
The woman expresses her opinion about the
announcement. State her opinion and explain the
reasons that she gives for holding that opinion.
Do NOT add your own opinions,
just restate what you read and
heard.
READ TIME: 45-50 seconds
PREPARATION TIME: 30 seconds
RESPONSE TIME: 60 seconds
Task 3 Sample Question
1. Read a text: usually
about a campus situation.
2. Listen to a recording: two
people discussing the topic,
usually with opposite opinions.
3. Question: Summarize and
explain the opinion of one side.
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5. TASK 4 Integrated Speaking Task with Reading & Writing
Explain a Lecture
You will read a short text, usually about a term or a
concept. Hear a recording of a professor giving a
lecture, with a student asking and/or answering
questions. Then you will explain it.
Explain Establishing shots and how the example used
by the professor illustrates the concept.
The recording of the lecture is
more important than the passage.
It contains key information to
answer the question well.
READ TIME: 45-50 seconds
PREPARATION TIME: 30 seconds
RESPONSE TIME: 60 seconds
Task 4 Sample Question
1. Read a text: usually from a
textbook, explaining a term or a
concept.
2. Listen to a recording: usually it
is a professor giving a lecture on
the topic, with a student asking
and/or answering questions.
3. Question: Explain the term or
concept discussed in the lecture.

6. TASK 5 Integrated Speaking Task with Listening Only
Problem and Solution
You will listen to a dialogue about a problem one
person is having, and two possible solutions to fix
that problem. You will describe the problem and
explain which solution your prefer.
Briefly summarize the problem the speakers are discussing.
Then, state which of the two solutions you recommend.
Explain the reasons for your recommendation.
Task 5 Sample Question
1. Listen to a dialogue about
one person having a problem
and the other person offering
possible solutions.
2. Describe the problem,
choose a solution, and explain
why you prefer it.
PREPARATION TIME: 20 seconds
RESPONSE TIME: 60 seconds
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7. TASK 6 Integrated Speaking Task with Listening Only
Lecture
You will listen to a lecture and summarize it.
• Using the main point and examples from the
lecture, describe three different types of cultural
diffusion.
• Using the main point and examples from the
lecture, describe two types of canyons.
PREPARATION TIME: 20 seconds
RESPONSE TIME: 60 seconds
Task 6 Sample Questions
1. Listen to a lecture.
2. Summarize the lecture.
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