1. TOEFL SPEAKING PRACTICE
15 min. preparation & 45 seconds speaking
Des, D. S.
Sumiyoshi HS, Osaka

2. Describe something that you do to reduce stress
Describe something that you do to reduce stress. Explain why it is helpful. Include details and examples to support your answer.
Example Answer
1. Introduction (answer directly!)
Reading books helps me to relieve stress like nothing else can.
2. Body: This is true for several reasons. First, when I read a book I mentally enter the world of ideas. I can forget my day-to-day worries.
Second, from an emotional angle, reading is a solitary act. It enables me to spend time alone, away from others. This helps me feel more peaceful.
Third, from a physical perspective, reading allows me to stop working and relax my body. At home, I like to read while lying in bed or on the sofa.
3. Closing: The act of reading transports me to another world. That’s why books are good friends and why reading is such an effective way of reducing my level of stress.             

3. Who Would You Like To Go On A Trip Abroad With
Who Would You Like To Go On A Trip Abroad With? Describe This Person & Say Why He/she Would Be A Good Travel Companion.

4. Talk About Something You & Your Family Enjoy Doing Together
Talk About Something You & Your Family Enjoy Doing Together. Describe It & Explain Why You All Enjoy It.

5. Talk About A Positive Experience With Learning Or Using English
Talk About A Positive Experience With Learning Or Using English. Describe The Experience & Say Why It Was A Positive One.

6. Talk About An Interesting Tourist Attraction You Have Been To
Talk About An Interesting Tourist Attraction You Have Been To. Describe It & Say Why It Was Interesting.

7. Describe Your Favorite Teacher & Explain Why He Or She Inspired You
Describe Your Favorite Teacher & Explain Why He Or She Inspired You. Include Details & Examples.

8. Which Person Are You Most Likely To Go To With A Personal Problem
Which Person Are You Most Likely To Go To With A Personal Problem? Describe This Person & Say, In Particular, Why did You choose this person.

9. Talk About A Teacher Who Had A Positive Influence On You
Talk About A Teacher Who Had A Positive Influence On You. Describe This Person & Explain Why He Or She Was So Influential To You.

10. School Is Planning To Change The Cafeteria’s Menu With Aims Of Offering Healthier, Low-calorie Foods. Describe The Advantage & Disadvantage.

11. Talk About A Time When You Experienced Success
Talk About A Time When You Experienced Success. Describe The Experience & Say Why It Was A Success For You.

12. Describe A Person From Your Country’s History
Describe A Person From Your Country’s History. Why Do You Think This Person Was Important?

13. Name A Famous Or Influential Figure That Has Inspired You
Name A Famous Or Influential Figure That Has Inspired You. Describe This Person & Say Why He/she Has Been Inspirational to you.

14. Talk About An Event From The Past That You Would Like To Relive
Talk About An Event From The Past That You Would Like To Relive. Describe The Original Event & Say Why You Would Like To Relive it.

15. Who Has Been Your Favorite Teacher So Far In Your Life
Who Has Been Your Favorite Teacher So Far In Your Life? Use Reasons & Details To Support Your Answer.

16. Whom Do You Feel Close To In Your Family (or Extended Family)
Whom Do You Feel Close To In Your Family (or Extended Family)? Describe This Person & Say Why You Feel Close To Him/her.

17. What Is Your Happiest Childhood Memory
What Is Your Happiest Childhood Memory? Describe It & Give Reasons To Explain Why It Is Your Happiest Memory.

18. When Have You Been Happily Surprised By Something
When Have You Been Happily Surprised By Something? Describe The Experience And Say Why The Surprise Was A Happy One For You.

19. Talk About A Situation That Enabled You To Realize You Had A Certain Strength Or Weakness That You Did Not Know About Before & How you found out.

20. Talk About An Experience In Your Life That Made You Feel Embarrassed
Talk About An Experience In Your Life That Made You Feel Embarrassed. Describe It & Say Why It Was Embarrassing.

21. Talk About A Difficulty You Have Overcome In Your Life
Talk About A Difficulty You Have Overcome In Your Life. Describe The Experience & Say Why It Was Difficult To Overcome.

22. Thank you for Listening Sumiyoshi High School 2016 (SET project)
TOEFL Speaking
20 Practice Questions
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