TOEFL iBT Speaking

Sample 2(Independent Task)

By Cathy Chang

Planning

Steps:

1. Start with a topic statement that states the main point of the response

2. Support the topic statement with details

3. Use transitions to show how the ideas are related

Question 1

Free-choice Response: If you could live anywhere, where

would you live? Use reasons to support your response.

Preparation Time: 00:15

Response Time

00:45

Question 2

Paired-choice Response: Would you prefer to go out to dinner

or stay at home and cook a meal? Use reasons to support your response.

Preparation Time: 00:15

Response Time

00:45

Reference

Philips, Deborah. Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test: iBT. New York: Longman, 2006.