TOEFL SPEAKING QUESTIONS:

INDEPENDENT SPEAKING TASK 1:

Three Choices Question Type

1. If you are going to choose a roommate, which of the following qualities is the most
important to you:

(1) Cleanness (2) Friendliness (3) Quietness.

2. Which of the following functions of smart phones most beneficial to students?

(1) taking photos (2) listening to the music (3) recording lectures

3. Three kinds of activities will be offered on a special day organized by the

International Student office. Which one do you prefer?

(1) International food fair (2) International music festival (3) International film
festival.

4. The university decides to remodel the dormitory and add a new space to it. Which
space do you recommend to add to your dormitory?

(1) Café (2) Study room (3) Game room.

5. The university wants to provide students with more types of entertainment and
three choices provided below. Which do you prefer and why.

(1) A theater performance by the student actors (2) A concert provided by

professional musician (3) A lecture from a professor.

6. There is going to be a TV show that relates to students. Which show would you like
to watch?

(1) Interview school leaders (2) Students’ debate on political and social topics (3)
Comedy about school life.

7. Which of the following technological developments has made the greatest impact
on students’ lives?

(1) Electronic books (2) Online classes (3) Smart phones

8. If you are going to choose a position in the school community during summer
vacation, which one will you choose?

(1) Library desk front/ receptionist (2) Technician (3) Paint a wall in the community.

9. Which of the following choices do you think has the greatest impact on
environmental protection?

(1) Governmental regulations (2) Environmental awareness groups (3) Individual

effort.

10. Which one would you like to choose for your final project?

(1) giving a presentation (2) writing a paper (3) creating a video.

Giving Advice Question Type

1. What would you suggest to somebody if he was planning to come to your country to
study abroad? Give details and examples to support your response.
2. Your friend wants to switch careers but doesn’t know what new career to choose.
What advice would you give her and why?
3. Your friend is studying engineering and has room for one extra course in her
schedule. What type of course would you recommend she take and why?
4. Your friend has just begun looking at educational programs and is having a hard
time narrowing down his choices. What advice would you give?
5. Your friend’s brother has begun spending time with a group of people that your
friend thinks may not be very good people. He wants to talk to his brother but does
not know what to say. What advice would you give him?
6. Your friend is forgetful and often forget to submit assignments. What advice would
you give to him?
7. Your friend is struggling in a math course, and he does not understand the work
any better after his meetings with the professor. What advice would you give him?
8. Your friend is working at a job that pays well but that she doesn't like. She has just
been offered a promotion that would mean more pay but longer hours. What advice
would you give her and why?
9. Your friend doesn’t have enough money to pay for a new computer and all his
textbooks at the same time. What would you suggest?

Stating Opinions Question Type

1. Do you think the government should legislate laws to fine people who use cell
phones when crossing roads and intersections?
2. Nowadays traffic congestion are increasing, what advice would you offer to the
government to reduce traffic congestion?
3. Is the Internet a good or bad thing for the music industry?
4. Some people suggest students eat and drink during classes. Do you think it is a
good idea?
5. Should music be treated as seriously as subjects like maths or sciences at
school?
6. In your opinion, what kind of behavior do people do in public that you find most
inconsiderate?

Personal Experience Question Type

1. What is your favorite song? Use reasons and details to support your answer.
2. Some events at school may seem to be negative initially. However, the
experience may turn out to be positive later on. Please give your own example of
an event that seemed negative at first, but later was actually positive.
3. Things always change in an unexpected way. Please describe a thing you have
recently done that, ten years ago, you never imagined you would do.

INDEPENDENT SPEAKING TASK 2:

Agree or Disagree Question Type

1. Do you agree or disagree with the statement that female and male university
students should have separate residence halls?
2. Do you agree or disagree that it is important for young people to learn some
domestic skills like cooking, sewing and taking care of children?
3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If you want to succeed in
business, being outgoing and friendly is very important.
4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The government should
forbid violence and bad language in TV programs. Use specific reasons and
examples in your answer.
5. Do you agree or disagree with the statement that experienced doctors are better
than young doctors?
6. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: it is never too late to get a
degree in university.
7. Do you agree or disagree that it is important for children to learn to draw or
paint?
8. Do you agree or disagree that a celebrity should set a good example for young
people? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
9. Some people believe that we should not discuss the private activities of popular
people, like movie stars and singers. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
10. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the popularity of the
technology that focuses on entertainment, people read fewer books than before.
11. Some people think that with the development of technology and the Internet,
libraries will disappear, while others think libraries are always necessary. Which
opinion do you agree?
12. Some people believe old people should not take risks and participate in
adventurous events as the young people. Do you agree or disagree with this
statement?

Preference Question Type

1. Some universities expect the students to choose a major field of study when they
enter the school; while other universities wait until the second or the third year
before students deciding to choose a major field of study. Which do you prefer?
Why or why not?
2. Which one do you prefer? To buy the newly-released e-product as soon as
possible or to wait for a while and then decide whether you want to buy it or not.
3. Some people prefer to buy new books while some people would like to buy used
books, what is your opinion?
4. If you are to choose between 2 apartments to live in next semester, one
apartment is near the campus but slightly expensive, the other is a little far from
the campus but cheaper, which one do you prefer and why?
5. You have been very busy and unable to prepare for the exam tomorrow. You can
either stay up late to study and sleepless or just study less and get full night’s
sleep. Which will you choose?
6. Some people prefer sending messages while others prefer making phone calls
directly. Which one do you prefer?
7. Some people prefer to give their opinions immediately. Others prefer to wait and
listen to others’ opinions before giving their own. Which one do you think is
better?
8. Some people prefer to finish the assignment a long time before the due date
while others prefer finishing assignments right before the due date. Which one do
you prefer?
9. Some people prefer to watch entertainment programs on television. Others prefer
to watch educational programs. Which do you prefer?
10. Some people prefer to buy new books while some people would like to buy used
books, what is your opinion?
11. Some students think it is good to choose the future career before entering the
university. Others think it is good to take a few university classes before choosing
the future career. Which one do you prefer?

Description or Explanation Question Type

1. Should schools engage in character education to instill morals and values in

children?
2. Some people think that those children who do not want to keep learning a
musical instrument course should be required to keep learning the course; While
others think that those children should be allowed to make decisions by
themselves. What is your opinion and why? Use examples and details in your
explanation.
3. Is it better to use your extra money to buy some objects like clothes or electronic
products, or is it better to use the extra money to increase your experiences like
going for a vacation or a concert? Use specific reasons and examples to support
your opinion.
4. If the police stop a driver who is driving drunk (after drinking alcohol), do you
think that the person’s driver’s license should be taken away? Support your
answer.
5. Many people think that students study course materials more effectively by taking
exams, while others think that students learn more effectively through doing other
activities like completing projects, which one do you think is more effective?
6. Do you think it is important for parents to teach their kids to learn how to manage
money? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
7. Nowadays people use extreme methods, like surgery to change their
appearance. They do this because they are trying to become more attractive. Do
you think this is a good idea?
8. Do you think that parents should be allowed to educate their children at home, or
should they be required to send children to school outside the home? Support
your answer.