TOEFL Speaking Practice Paper 10 - Independent Task - Agree-Disagree

Oct 2, 2026

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TOEFL Speaking practice materials focused on the Independent Task Agree-Disagree format. The document provides 10 topic prompts requiring test-takers to choose a position and support it with specific reasons and details. It covers arguments on education, driving policy, technology versus traditional resources, resource allocation, drug legalization, energy, marriage arrangements, honesty, poverty versus space exploration, and age eligibility for drivers. It is designed for structured preparation and persuasive response practice.

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Independent Task: Agree-Disagree

Topic Prompts (1-10)

Paired-Choice

Topic Prompts (1-10)

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Topic Prompts (1-10)

TOEFL SPEAKING PRACTICE PAPER – INDEPENDENT TASK AGREE-DISAGREE 1. “Teachers’ pay should be based on how much their students are learning.” Explain whether you agree or disagree with the mentioned statement. Then give specific details in your argument. 2. “People older than 65 years of age should not be allowed to drive.” Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Make sure that you give specific reasons + supporting details in your argument. 3. “Libraries should be replaced by digital texts.” Explain whether you agree or disagree with the mentioned statement. Then give specific details in your argument. 4.“More money should be allocated to libraries than to university sports programs.” Explain whether you agree or disagree with the mentioned statement. Then give specific details in your argument. 5. “Even illegal drugs like cocaine and heroin should be legalized.” Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Make sure that you give specific reasons + supporting details in your argument. 6. Explain whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then give specific details in your argument. “Solar power is a useful form of energy than wind power.” 7. Explain whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then give specific details in your argument. “It is always better to have arranged marriages; that is, the parents determine who their sons and daughters marry.” 8. “No matter the circumstance, you should never tell a lie.” Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Make sure that you give specific reasons + supporting details in your argument. 9. Explain whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then give specific details in your argument. “Countries should spend more money on helping the poor than on exploring outer space.” 10. Explain whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then give specific details in your argument. “The age for driver’s should be changed to 1 years of age.” PAIRED-CHOICE 1. Do you prefer to have an early dinner around 4:00 or 5:00 PM or to have a late dinner around 8:00 or 9:00 PM? Provide specific details to support your explanation. 2. Do you prefer to read printed books? Or, do you believe that audio books are a better choice? Illustrate your argument with reasons and supporting details. 3. “Some like individual sports such as track and field and cross-country, while others like team sports like basketball and soccer. Which do you prefer? Include some examples and details to support your answer. 4. “Some prefer a diet with meat products as a main source of protein. However, others prefer to eat vegetarian foods without any meat? Which type of diet do you prefer? Give some specific details to support your response. 5. “Some people choose to exercise right after they wake up before going to work, whereas others exercise after work in the evening. Which do you prefer? Include some examples and details to support your answer. 6. Do you prefer to attend university classes in the morning, afternoon, or evening? Provide specific details to support your explanation. 7. Do you prefer to study alone when you are preparing for a big examination? Or, do you believe that studying in a group is a better way to prepare? Illustrate your argument with reasons with supporting details. 8. Some say children between eight and eleven years of age should be given smartphones, while others believe children at these ages should not be allowed to have smartphones. Which do you prefer? Include some examples and details to support your answer. 9. Some say it is better to remain loyal to one company all their lives. However, others prefer to change jobs a lot during their lifetimes. Which view do you support? Give some specific details to support your response. 10. Some believe that taking a road trip for 1,000-3,000 kilometers is a great way to tour anew country, whereas others think it is better to have a vacation destina

FAQs

What response structure does the Independent Task Agree-Disagree require?

Choose whether you agree or disagree with the statement, then provide specific reasons and supporting details.

How many Independent Task prompts are included?

There are 10 Independent Task prompts in the Agree-Disagree section.

What kinds of topics are covered in the practice paper?

Topics include education policies, driving eligibility for age groups, libraries versus digital texts, funding priorities, drug legalization, energy sources, marriage practices, honesty, poverty versus space exploration, and personal decision-making scenarios.

Oct 2, 2026

Uploaded by acoobca