Free TOEIC Speaking and Writing Exam Questions and Answers

Imagine that a language school is gathering information about how people study. You are asked to answer the questions below. Question 7 (30 seconds): "Describe the last time you studied with a friend. What did you study, and what was the most helpful part?" Which response best answers every part of the question?

• AA. Last month my friend Ana and I went to the library together. We met at six o'clock, and then we had dinner at a restaurant near the station.
• BB. Last month my friend Ana and I studied for a chemistry test at the library. The most helpful part was when she explained the formulas I did not understand.
• CC. Studying with a friend is more fun than studying alone. I usually study in the evening, and I like to listen to music while I read my notes.
• DD. I think studying with friends is a good habit. Many students like it, and it can make learning easier for people who have a lot of homework.

Question 11: "Some people prefer to buy products online. Others prefer to shop in stores. Which do you prefer? Give reasons for your opinion." A test taker gives this response: "I prefer online shopping. Online shopping is good. It is very good because it is good for people. Also, stores are bad." The pronunciation and grammar in the response are clear. Which weakness would MOST limit the score?

• AA. The speaker uses only the present tense, so the response lacks variety in grammatical structures.
• BB. The reasons repeat the opinion in general words and never explain why online shopping is better.
• CC. The speaker states the opinion before giving any reasons, so the position is not easy to follow.
• DD. The speaker does not describe the advantages of store shopping in enough detail to be balanced.

You are preparing to read this advertisement aloud: "Our store sells shirts, shoes, hats, and bags at low prices." Which delivery of the list of items is most natural for a clear, well-paced reading?

• AA. Use a falling pitch on every item in the list and keep the same speed through the end of the sentence.
• BB. Use a slightly rising pitch on shirts, shoes, and hats, and a falling pitch on bags before moving on.
• CC. Use the same flat pitch on every item and raise the volume only on the final word, prices.
• DD. Use a rising pitch on every item, including bags, and then pause before reading at low prices.

Imagine that a travel magazine is doing research on vacation habits. You hear: "When did you last take a trip?" You have 15 seconds to respond. A test taker begins the response below. Write ONE word to complete it so that it answers the question with a correct past-time expression. "I took a trip two weeks ______, when I visited my cousin in Denver."

Type your answer, then reveal.

Exhibit: A photograph of an outdoor food market. In the foreground, a vendor in a green apron is placing apples on a scale while a woman holds out a cloth bag. Behind them, three shoppers are looking at vegetables displayed on wooden tables. A striped awning covers the stall. A test taker has 30 seconds to describe the photograph. Which response is the BEST description?

• AA. A vendor is weighing apples. A vendor is weighing apples on a scale. The woman is standing. The woman is standing in front of the vendor, and she is holding a bag.
• BB. The vendor will probably sell all of his apples today, and the woman is going to cook dinner for her family. He has worked at this stall for many years.
• CC. This is a market. There are vegetables, fruit, tables, and an awning. There are many things here. I like markets because the food is always fresh.
• DD. In this photo, a vendor is weighing apples for a woman with a cloth bag. Behind them, several shoppers are looking at vegetables on wooden tables, and a striped awning covers the stall.

Imagine that a sports club is doing research on exercise habits. You hear: "What is your favorite way to exercise?" You have 15 seconds to respond. Which response is the MOST appropriate?

• AA. I exercise three times a week, usually in the evening, and sometimes I skip a day if I am too tired to go out.
• BB. I like swimming best. I also like cycling, running, tennis, and yoga, and I used to play basketball in high school.
• CC. Exercise is very important for good health, and many doctors say that adults should be active nearly every day.
• DD. I like swimming best. I go to the community pool on Saturday mornings, and the water is easy on my knees.

You see this prompt: "Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Public libraries should stay open until 10:00 p.m. every night." A test taker gives this response: "I agree that libraries should stay open until 10:00 p.m. Late hours are a good idea because late hours are good for people. People like libraries, so it is good when libraries are open late." Which statement describes the main weakness of this response?

• AA. The speaker never states an opinion, so a listener cannot tell which side of the issue the speaker supports.
• BB. The grammar contains so many errors that nearly every sentence becomes impossible for a listener to follow.
• CC. The reasons only restate the opinion in other words and give no specific example or explanation to support it.
• DD. The speaker disagrees with the statement in the prompt, so the response does not address the question that was asked.

Information: Lakeside Community Center: Fitness Classes Monday: Yoga, 7:00 a.m. (Studio 1); Spin, 12:15 p.m. (Studio 2); Pilates, 5:30 p.m. (Studio 1) Wednesday: Yoga, 7:00 a.m. (Studio 1); Boxing, 6:30 p.m. (Gym) Saturday: Family Swim, 10:00 a.m. (Pool) All classes are $8 except Family Swim ($5). You hear a caller say: "Hi, I work until 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Which weekday classes could I take after work, and where are they?" Which response is the BEST answer?

• AA. You could take Pilates on Monday at 5:30 in the Gym, and Family Swim on Saturday at 10:00 in the Pool.
• BB. You could take Pilates on Monday at 5:30 in Studio 1, and Boxing on Wednesday at 6:30 in the Gym.
• CC. You could take Yoga on Monday or Wednesday at 7:00 in Studio 1, and each class costs $8.
• DD. You could take Pilates on Monday at 5:30 in Studio 1, and Boxing on Wednesday at 6:30 in Studio 2.

Information: Interview Schedule: Marketing Assistant, Thursday 9:00 a.m. Mr. Okafor (Room B) 9:45 a.m. Ms. Lindgren (Room B) 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. Mr. Patel (Room B) 11:30 a.m. Ms. Chen (Room C) You hear a caller say: "I need to plan my morning. Can you tell me about the interviews that take place after the break?" Which response is the BEST answer?

• AA. After the break, Mr. Patel's interview is at 10:30 in Room B, and Ms. Chen's interview is at 11:30 in Room C.
• BB. After the break, Mr. Patel's interview is at 10:45 in Room C, and Ms. Chen's interview is at 11:30 in Room C.
• CC. After the break, Ms. Lindgren's interview is at 9:45 in Room B, and Mr. Patel's interview is at 10:45 in Room B.
• DD. After the break, Mr. Patel's interview is at 10:45 in Room B, and Ms. Chen's interview is at 11:30 in Room C.

Exhibit: A photograph shows an outdoor market stall. A vendor in a green apron is weighing oranges on a scale while a customer holds out a cloth bag. Crates of apples and lemons are stacked behind the vendor, and a bicycle is leaning against a lamppost at the right edge of the picture. You have 30 seconds to describe the picture in as much detail as possible. Which response is likely to receive the highest score?

• AA. The vendor is weighing oranges on a scale. The vendor is wearing a green apron. The vendor is standing behind the stall. The vendor is smiling at the customer who is holding a cloth bag.
• BB. A vendor is weighing oranges. A customer is holding a bag. Maybe the customer wants to make juice because oranges are healthy, and the vendor probably sells fruit every day in this market.
• CC. There is a vendor, a customer, an orange, a scale, an apple, a lemon, a crate, a bicycle, and a lamppost. All of these things are in the picture, and the place is a market outside.
• DD. This is an outdoor market. In the center, a vendor in a green apron is weighing oranges while a customer holds out a bag. Behind them, crates of apples and lemons are stacked, and a bicycle leans against a lamppost.