TOEFL Speaking Question 1 - practice

Do you prefer to live in a big city or a small town? 🔶 Question 1: State your opinion "Personally, I prefer to live in __________________________"

• a quiet life with no stress.

• the same house I grew up in.

• a country where people are friendly.

• a big city with many opportunities.

Answer explanation

🔹 Question 1: State your opinion

🟢 Feedback: This choice clearly expresses a personal opinion and directly answers the question using specific language ("live in a big city").

Do you prefer to live in a big city or a small town? 🔶 Question 2: First reason "There are several reasons for this. First, ____________________________"

• small towns are boring sometimes.

• I don’t like too much noise.

• I enjoy eating breakfast with my family.

• big cities have more job opportunities.

Answer explanation

🔹 Question 2: First reason

🟢 Feedback: This reason is specific and strong — job opportunities are a clear benefit of living in a big city.

Do you prefer to live in a big city or a small town? 🔶 Question 3: Explain the first reason "This is important because ____________________________"

• I love the view from my window.

• living far away is very difficult.

• it's cheaper to buy vegetables in small towns.

• I want to find a good job after graduation.

Answer explanation

🔹 Question 3: Explain the first reason

🟢 Feedback: The explanation shows how the first reason connects to your future goals — a perfect way to develop your answer.

Do you prefer to live in a big city or a small town? 🔶 Question 4: Example for first reason "For example, ____________________________"

• sometimes I go to the park to relax.

• small towns are great for raising chickens.

• the weather is different in each city.

• my cousin got a great job in the city right after college.

Answer explanation

🔹 Question 4: Example for first reason

🟢 Feedback: This is a realistic, specific example that supports your reason clearly — good use of personal experience!

Do you prefer to live in a big city or a small town? 🔶 Question 5: Second reason "Second, _____________________________"

• dogs make great pets in any location.

• I want to be a teacher one day.

• the grocery stores are smaller there.

• there’s a lot more to do in big cities, like concerts and restaurants.

Answer explanation

🔹 Question 5: Second reason

🟢 Feedback: This adds variety and depth by showing another advantage of big city life — entertainment and social life.

Do you prefer to live in a big city or a small town? 🔶 Question 6: Explain second reason "This helps me because _____________________________"

• I get bored easily when it rains.

• public buses are sometimes slow.

• my mom also likes music.

• I love exploring new places with friends on weekends.

Answer explanation

🔹 Question 6: Explain second reason

🟢 Feedback: You’ve shown how the second reason affects your life. Great explanation that adds detail to your argument.

Do you prefer to live in a big city or a small town? 🔶 Question 7: Conclusion / Restate opinion "That’s why I think _____________________________________"

• my dad should move to a small town.

• everyone should live near their parents.

• I’ll never move again.

• big cities are exciting and the best choice for me.

Answer explanation

🔹 Question 7: Conclusion

🟢 Feedback: This wraps up the response by repeating your opinion and using summary language — excellent way to close!

Do you prefer studying in the morning or at night? Explain why. 🔶 Question 8: State your opinion "In my opinion, studying ________________________"

• helps me relax before bedtime.

• isn’t something I enjoy doing at all.

• at school is more fun than studying at home.

• in the morning is the best choice for me.

Answer explanation

🔹 Question 8: State your opinion

🟢 Feedback: This is a clear and direct opinion with specific timing — exactly how you should start your response.

Do you prefer studying in the morning or at night? Explain why. 🔶 Question 9: First reason "One major reason is that _________________________"

• my classes usually end late.

• the weather is nicer in the evening.

• I sometimes skip breakfast.

• I feel more refreshed and focused earlier in the day.

Answer explanation

🔹 Question 9: First reason

🟢 Feedback: You’ve chosen a clear and logical reason that explains why morning studying works better for you.

Do you prefer studying in the morning or at night? Explain why. 🔶 Question 10: Explanation of reason 1 "This matters because ___________________________"

• everyone studies in their own way.

• I like having coffee with my friends.

• the school cafeteria is closed.

• I do my best thinking when my brain isn’t tired yet.

Answer explanation

🔹 Question 10: Explanation

🟢 Feedback: Strong explanation — this sentence shows why your reason matters and links it to your mental performance.