TOEFL Speaking Workshop

Independent Questions (Task 1)

OPINION* Personally speaking, ①_________________

* (R1 + Details)②

* (R2 + Details)③

Independent Questions (Task 2)

AGREE OR DISAGREE* Personally, I strongly A/D with the notion ①

____

* (R1 + Details) ②

* (R2 + Details)③

Independent Questions (Task 2)

PREFERENCE* Personally, I’d rather ____ than ____ ① (short q)

* Given these two options, I would ① (long q)

* Given these different opinions, I think ① (long q)

* (R1 + Details) ②

* (R2 + Details)③

Let’s Practice

Should using cell phones be permitted while driving? Please provide details and examples in your response.

Should schools have teams for sports that might carry a risk of serious physical injury? Explain your answer.

What is an important benefit that an employer can offer to make sure employees are happy and healthy? Explain your answer.

Your friend is interested in developing a new hobby or pastime but does not have much money. What would you recommend and why?

Your friend wants a suggestion for an interesting film to watch. What film would you recommend and why?

You have three choices for eating. You can (1) eat at home, (2) go to your favorite restaurant or (3) try a new restaurant. Which would you prefer? Why?

You’ve decided to take a class on the weekend and there three options: (1) take a mechanics class; (2) a French language class; (3) an art class for painting. Which would you prefer? Why?

Would you rather (1) take music lessons; (2) take cooking lessons; or (3) play a sport? Explain your answer.

When you have to learn a new skill, do you prefer to (1) read and be told how to do it; (2) watch someone else do it; or (3) figure out how to do it yourself? Explain your answer.

Which of these qualities do you value the most in a friend, and why? (1) Absolute honesty; (2) Kindness; (3) A sense of adventure.