Приклади завдань TOEFL Speaking
Розмовну частину можна розділити на 2 типи завдань. Перший тип – питання про твій особистий досвід. У другому типі завдань більш чітко цікавляться твоєю думкою з конкретного питання. Тут твоє завдання вибрати одну точку зору та обґрунтувати її. Тобто, тобі потрібно вирішити, який із двох варіантів кращий.
Найбільш поширені формати питань:
- Деякі люди думають, що … , але інші думають … . З якою думкою згодні ви? Відповідь… (Some people think A, but others think B. Which do you agree with?)
- Чи погоджуєтесь ви з наступним твердженням? Відповідь… (Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Statement A.)
І май на увазі, що у тебе буде лише 45 секунд на відповідь під час справжнього іспиту TOEFL, та 15 секунд на підготовку. Це ключ до того, щоб навчитися давати розгорнуту відповідь у цій частині.
Нижче список із 15 прикладів питань, які ставили на реальному тесті. Якщо ти збираєшся практикуватись, рекомендуємо записувати свої відповіді на диктофон! Звичайно, така самостійна практика не замінить справжні курси TOEFL з викладачем, але це безперечно великий крок у бік успішного складання іспиту.
Приклади питань
- Some people prefer to eat a large lunch, and then eat less food in the evening. Others prefer to eat more at dinner. Which do you prefer, and why?
- Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Explain why. Studying vocabulary by memorizing definitions is not helpful for improving spoken communication.
- Some people prefer to live in places where the weather changes throughout the year, while other prefer to live in areas with stable temperatures. Which do you prefer, and why?
- It has recently become more common to watch videos and listen to songs over the internet, without owning them. Do you prefer to own videos and music or only access them through the internet, and why?
- Do you prefer to wake up earlier than needed in the mornings, or to sleep as late as possible? Explain your answer with reasons and examples.
- Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Explain your opinion with reasons and examples. Owning books is important for studying effectively, so that you can mark the pages with notes or highlights.
- Some students take many breaks while they study, but spend more time in the day on their studies. Others study for longer without breaks, but finish earlier. Which do you prefer, and why?
- Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Explain your opinions with reasons and examples Students in their final year at a university or college should be allowed to take any classes they choose, because they will not have the same opportunity after graduation.
- In some countries, students choose their majors before being accepted into higher education programs (colleges or universities). In other school systems, students choose their majors after they have started their studies. Which do you think is preferable, and why?
- It is now possible to do all reading for classes on computers or screens on other technological devices, such as smartphones or e-readers. Do you prefer to study on using these electronic devices or with printed paper? Explain your answer with details and examples.
- At some universities, students are able to arrange their classes such that they have free days with no classes to attend. In other universities, students go to classes each day from Monday to Friday. Which do you think is preferable, and why?
- Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Explain your answer with details and examples. Students learn more from smaller classes in which they can be more personally involved.
- Some universities encourage students to take classes from various areas, including science, literature, and arts. Do you think this is preferable to taking only classes that are directly related to students’ majors? Why or why not?
- Today, many university lectures can be viewed through videos on the internet, although students still go to live classes to hear the professor speak. Which do you think is a better choice? Explain why.
- When in a new city, some people prefer to pay for faster transportation, such as buses or taxis, but others prefer to walk wherever possible. Which do you prefer, and why?
Приклади завдань TOEFL Writing
Наступний етап – лист. Чим більше ти пишеш есе TOEFL самостійно, тим краще!
Також потрібно точно знати, скільки витратити часу на планування свого есе. Можливо, потренуватися “накидати” тези на чернетці, згадати (або вигадати) приклади з життя. Потім виділити час написання кожного абзацу та зв’язку з-поміж них.
Нижче наведено 15 пробних питань для практики навичок написання есе. На написання реального есе з TOEFL дається 30 хвилин. Якщо збираєшся практикувати написання відповідей – відтвори собі такі ж умови і не забудь перечитати свої відповіді пізніше! Якщо ти не ходиш на курси TOEFL з викладачем, то це дуже хороша ідея – перечитувати та виправляти свої есе приблизно через тиждень.
Ну а для початку, вибери тему та почни писати:
1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is better to make mistakes when learning a new skill, so you can learn from the errors.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Good friends should have varied interests and personalities, instead of having similar tastes.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Team sports do more harm than good by creating unnecessary fighting between teams and their fans.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Important decisions should only be made with measurable data clearly supporting the decision.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
5. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Frequent communication is the most important part of working well with peers on a shared task.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
6. Some companies talk to their customers very formally, while others use a more informal or conversational style.
Which type of communication do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
7. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Colleges and universities have the responsibility to give their students options for clubs and activities outside of classes.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
8. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Colleges and universities should make all lectures open to the public for free, including people who are not planning to graduate with a degree.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
9. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
As the internet becomes increasingly more important in daily life, writing skills become more important to teach in schools.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
10. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important for children to do puzzles and play games in order to learn new ways of thinking.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
11. Some parents give their children a small amount of money regularly to be spent as the children choose. Other parents hold the money, and only allow the children make purchases with parental approval.
Which do you think is better, and why? Explain your reasoning with specific examples.
12. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Changing schools is emotionally difficult for children, and so it should be avoided if possible.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
13. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Because technology changes so quickly, it is better to only spend money on new technology rarely, in order to avoid spending money on new technology that will soon be outdated.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
14. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Art museums should not be funded by governments, because they are not helpful for or desired by the large part of the population who take no interest in visual arts.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
15. When in a new location, some people prefer to fill their days with sightseeing activities, while others prefer to explore with less planning.
Which do you prefer? Use reasons and examples to support your answer.
Сподіваємося, що ці приклади завдань допоможуть тобі покращити навички говоріння та письма. Не забудь поділитися цим постом із друзями.
І пам’ятай – чим більше практики, тим вищі бали!
