TOEFL Practice Exam Questions and
Answers
I totally disagree with the statement that Eighteen-year-olds are not mature enough to
vote.
They are 18, and adult, different from the teenagers, they should be allowed to vote.
They are mature mentally, so they should be politically mature as well, literally
speaking.
Second, it's the legal right for them to vote. If we don't let them vote. What age should
you set for the legal age of voting? Everyone will lose the right to vote, resulting in
monopoly, it means if we make it harder for them to execute their legal rights, it is unjust
and against the legal amendment. - ANS-Do you agree or disagree with the following
statement?
Eighteen-year-olds are not mature enough to vote. Use specific examples and details to
support your opinion.
I prefer to having a wide variety of friends I can spend time with.
First of all, different people have different personalities and interests, so if you have a
wide variety of friends, you can do things with different people. For example, you can
play tennis with Alice and you can go climbing with George.
Second, everyone has their own time schedule, if you have a wide variety of friends,
you will be less lonely. If you can't match your time schedule with your friends, you will
feel disappointed.,
Finally, if you have a variety of friends, you will open up your horizons. Different people
have different values, if you have a wide variety of friends, cultural exchanges will make
you more open minded, and you will gain you more friends. - ANS-Some people like
having a wide variety of friends and acquaintances they can spend time with. Others
like to spend most of their free time with the same small group of close friends. Which
do you prefer? Explain why.
I agree with the view that it is still important to teach children to have good handwriting.
First, through handwriting, we can feel the beauty of Chinese characters.
,Second, if we only type on the computer, we can't memorise the shape of the character,
it will impair the ties with our culture. We know that Chinese characters is associated
with realistic shapes of certain objects with certain meaning.
Third, if you have beautiful handwriting, you will be appreciated by your teacher and
your boss. Especially during spring season, if your handwriting is good, your neighbours
will invite you to help them write a spring festival couplet, which will enhance your
reputation and better relations with your neighbours. - ANS-Some people believe that
primary schools should no longer teach children how to write by hand, and instead
should spend time teaching them how to type on a computer. Other people believe that
it is still important for schools to teach children to have good handwriting. Which point of
view do you agree with? Explain why
Personally speaking, I prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people.
First of all, I am an extrovert so I prefer to share in front of a large group of people
instead of writing a long report at home..
Secondly, if you share a speech in front of a large group of people you can express
more using body language and facial expressions. If you just write a long report, the
audience may feel bored and miss out on the important information you have conveyed.
Finally, showing yourself in front of your classmates, is a great way to improve your
speaking skills and make more friends.
This is why I prefer to give a speech in front of my classmate. - ANS-If you were given
the choice of a school or work assignment, would you prefer to write a long report or
give a speech in front of a large group of people? Use details and examples to explain
your choice.
Personally, I totally agree that students should not be allowed to bring cell phones into
the classroom.
First, when you enter the classroom, your task is to study, if you bring cell phones, you
are inclined to play games on cell phones instead of studying.
Your teachers may feel disrespected if you play with your cellphones instead of listening
to the lecture. It is somewhat not polite/ impolite.
Finally, we know/ we are aware that cellphones emit blue light, which can be harmful to
your eyes.
Therefore, we'd better not bring cellphones to class for the purpose of relaxing our eyes.
- ANS-State whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then explain
your reasons, using specific details in your explanation.
Students should not be allowed to bring cell phones (mobile phones) into the classroom.
, Personally speaking, I agree it is important to learn about other cultures.
Firstly, we can exchange ideas with different cultures, which will make us more open
minded, and appreciate the beauty of different cultures.
Secondly, it gives us more opportunities to travel the word, meet new people, and open
up our horizons.
Finally, human society is divided by nations and cultures. Through learning about
different countries, we can prevent misunderstanding and confusion and reconstruct the
tower of Babylon. - ANS-Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important to learn about other cultures.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
- ANS-Some college students choose to take courses in a variety of subject areas in
order to get a broad education. Others choose to focus on a single subject area in order
to have a deeper understanding of that area. Which approach to course selection do
you think is better for students and why?
- ANS-Some students prefer to work on class assignments by themselves. Others
believe it is better to work in a group. Which do you prefer? Explain why.
- ANS-Which of the following qualities do you think is most important for a university
student to be successful?
Highly motivated
Hard working
Intelligent
Choose one of these qualities and explain why it is important.
- ANS-Which one of the following forms of transportation do you consider to be most
enjoyable?
Bicycle
Automobile
Train
Explain why you enjoy it.
- ANS-Your friend is planning to take a year off to travel before starting university. Do
you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?
- ANS-Some people who unexpectedly receive a large amount of money spend it on
practical things, while others spend it for pleasure only. Which do you think is better and
why?
- ANS-Some people prefer living in a big city. Other people prefer living in the
countryside, away from urban areas. Which do you think is better? Explain why, using
specific details in your explanation.
Answers
I totally disagree with the statement that Eighteen-year-olds are not mature enough to
vote.
They are 18, and adult, different from the teenagers, they should be allowed to vote.
They are mature mentally, so they should be politically mature as well, literally
speaking.
Second, it's the legal right for them to vote. If we don't let them vote. What age should
you set for the legal age of voting? Everyone will lose the right to vote, resulting in
monopoly, it means if we make it harder for them to execute their legal rights, it is unjust
and against the legal amendment. - ANS-Do you agree or disagree with the following
statement?
Eighteen-year-olds are not mature enough to vote. Use specific examples and details to
support your opinion.
I prefer to having a wide variety of friends I can spend time with.
First of all, different people have different personalities and interests, so if you have a
wide variety of friends, you can do things with different people. For example, you can
play tennis with Alice and you can go climbing with George.
Second, everyone has their own time schedule, if you have a wide variety of friends,
you will be less lonely. If you can't match your time schedule with your friends, you will
feel disappointed.,
Finally, if you have a variety of friends, you will open up your horizons. Different people
have different values, if you have a wide variety of friends, cultural exchanges will make
you more open minded, and you will gain you more friends. - ANS-Some people like
having a wide variety of friends and acquaintances they can spend time with. Others
like to spend most of their free time with the same small group of close friends. Which
do you prefer? Explain why.
I agree with the view that it is still important to teach children to have good handwriting.
First, through handwriting, we can feel the beauty of Chinese characters.
,Second, if we only type on the computer, we can't memorise the shape of the character,
it will impair the ties with our culture. We know that Chinese characters is associated
with realistic shapes of certain objects with certain meaning.
Third, if you have beautiful handwriting, you will be appreciated by your teacher and
your boss. Especially during spring season, if your handwriting is good, your neighbours
will invite you to help them write a spring festival couplet, which will enhance your
reputation and better relations with your neighbours. - ANS-Some people believe that
primary schools should no longer teach children how to write by hand, and instead
should spend time teaching them how to type on a computer. Other people believe that
it is still important for schools to teach children to have good handwriting. Which point of
view do you agree with? Explain why
Personally speaking, I prefer to give a speech in front of a large group of people.
First of all, I am an extrovert so I prefer to share in front of a large group of people
instead of writing a long report at home..
Secondly, if you share a speech in front of a large group of people you can express
more using body language and facial expressions. If you just write a long report, the
audience may feel bored and miss out on the important information you have conveyed.
Finally, showing yourself in front of your classmates, is a great way to improve your
speaking skills and make more friends.
This is why I prefer to give a speech in front of my classmate. - ANS-If you were given
the choice of a school or work assignment, would you prefer to write a long report or
give a speech in front of a large group of people? Use details and examples to explain
your choice.
Personally, I totally agree that students should not be allowed to bring cell phones into
the classroom.
First, when you enter the classroom, your task is to study, if you bring cell phones, you
are inclined to play games on cell phones instead of studying.
Your teachers may feel disrespected if you play with your cellphones instead of listening
to the lecture. It is somewhat not polite/ impolite.
Finally, we know/ we are aware that cellphones emit blue light, which can be harmful to
your eyes.
Therefore, we'd better not bring cellphones to class for the purpose of relaxing our eyes.
- ANS-State whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then explain
your reasons, using specific details in your explanation.
Students should not be allowed to bring cell phones (mobile phones) into the classroom.
, Personally speaking, I agree it is important to learn about other cultures.
Firstly, we can exchange ideas with different cultures, which will make us more open
minded, and appreciate the beauty of different cultures.
Secondly, it gives us more opportunities to travel the word, meet new people, and open
up our horizons.
Finally, human society is divided by nations and cultures. Through learning about
different countries, we can prevent misunderstanding and confusion and reconstruct the
tower of Babylon. - ANS-Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important to learn about other cultures.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
- ANS-Some college students choose to take courses in a variety of subject areas in
order to get a broad education. Others choose to focus on a single subject area in order
to have a deeper understanding of that area. Which approach to course selection do
you think is better for students and why?
- ANS-Some students prefer to work on class assignments by themselves. Others
believe it is better to work in a group. Which do you prefer? Explain why.
- ANS-Which of the following qualities do you think is most important for a university
student to be successful?
Highly motivated
Hard working
Intelligent
Choose one of these qualities and explain why it is important.
- ANS-Which one of the following forms of transportation do you consider to be most
enjoyable?
Bicycle
Automobile
Train
Explain why you enjoy it.
- ANS-Your friend is planning to take a year off to travel before starting university. Do
you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?
- ANS-Some people who unexpectedly receive a large amount of money spend it on
practical things, while others spend it for pleasure only. Which do you think is better and
why?
- ANS-Some people prefer living in a big city. Other people prefer living in the
countryside, away from urban areas. Which do you think is better? Explain why, using
specific details in your explanation.
