TOEFL Speaking Topics Q1:

A) Three Choices Question Type

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

the most important to you:
 Cleanness
 Friendliness
 Quietness.

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

students?
 taking photos
 listening to music
 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?
 International food fair
 International music festival
 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?
 Café
 Study room
 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.
 A theater performance by the student actors
 A concert provided by professional musician
 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?
 Interview school leaders
 Students’ debate on political and social topics
 Comedy about school life.
 7. Which of the following technological developments has made the greatest
impact on students’ lives?
 Electronic books
 Online classes
 Smart phones

8. If you are going to choose a position in the school community during

summer vacation, which one will you choose?
 Library desk front/ receptionist
 Technician
 Paint a wall in the community.

9. Which of the following choices do you think has the greatest impact on
environmental protection?
 Governmental regulations
 Environmental awareness groups
 Individual effort.

10. Which one would you like to choose for your final project?
 giving a presentation
 writing a paper
 creating a video.

11. Your degree requires that you should choose a history course. Which of
the following courses would you prefer?
 Art history
 Twentieth-century world history
 Science history

12. You will need to accomplish an assignment for a presentation. Which one
will you choose?
 Act out a scene from a play (with a partner)
 Explain your review of a novel you recently read
 Read a selection of poem.

B. Giving Advice Question Type

13. 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.
14. Your friend wants to switch careers but doesn’t know what new career to
choose. What advice would you give her and why?
15. 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?
16. Your friend has just begun looking at educational programs and is having a
hard time narrowing down his choices. What advice would you give?
17. 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? 
18. Your friend is forgetful and often forget to submit assignments. What
advice would you give to him?
19. 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?
20. 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?
21. 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?

C. Advantages and Disadvantages

22. A) Some people like to take university classes online instead of attending
classes in person on campus.  What are the advantages and disadvantages
of this trend?
23. B) What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a strong leader
in your group?
24. C) What are the advantages and disadvantages of the use of
smartphones?
25. D) Your city councils plans to open an elementary school on your street.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this plan?

D. Stating Opinions Question Type

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

E. Describing something Question Type

28. What is your favorite song? Use reasons and details to support your
answer.
29. 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.
30. 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.

TOEFL Speaking Topics Q2:

A. 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?

B. Preference Question Type

13. 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?   
14. 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.  
15. Some people prefer to buy new books while some people would like to buy
used books, what is your opinion?  
16. 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?  
17. 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?
18. Some people prefer sending messages while others prefer making phone
calls directly. Which one do you prefer? 
19. 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?
20. 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?
21. Some people prefer to watch entertainment programs on television. Others
prefer to watch educational programs. Which do you prefer? 
22. Some people prefer to buy new books while some people would like to buy
used books, what is your opinion? 
23. 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? 

C. Description or Explanation Question Type

24. Should schools engage in character education to instill morals and values
in children?
25. 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. 
26. 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. 
27. 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. 
28. 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? 
29. 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. 
30. 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? 
31. 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.