Speaking Test Directions
This is the TOEIC Speaking Test. This test includes eleven questions that measure different aspects of your speaking ability. The test lasts approximately 20 minutes.
| Question | Task | Evaluation Criteria |
| 1, 2 | Read a text aloud | Pronunciation, Intonation and Stress |
| 3 | Describe a picture | all of the above, plus grammar, vocabulary, cohesion |
| 4-6 | Respond to questions | all of the above, plus relevance of content, completeness of content |
| 7-9 | Respond to questions using the Information provided | all of the above |
| 10 | Propose a solution | all of the above |
| 11 | Express an opinion | all of the above |
For each type of question, you will be given specific directions, including the time allowed for preparation and speaking.
It is to your advantage to say as much as you can in the time allowed. It is also important that you speak clearly and that you answer each question according to the directions.
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Contents
Questions 1, 2: Read a text aloud ………………………………………………………… 04
Questions 3: Describe a picture …………………………………………………………….. 05
Questions 4-6: Respond to questions …………………………………………………….. 06
Questions 7-9: Respond to questions using the information provided …………………. 07
Questions 10: Propose a solution …………………………………………………………… 09
Questions 11: Express an opinion ………………………………………………………….. 10
Lesson 01
Questions 1, 2: Read a text aloud ………………………………………………………… 11
Questions 3: Describe a picture …………………………………………………………….. 12
Questions 4-6: Respond to questions …………………………………………………….. 13
Questions 7-9: Respond to questions using the information provided …………………. 14
Questions 10: Propose a solution …………………………………………………………… 16
Questions 11: Express an opinion ………………………………………………………….. 17
Lesson 02
Questions 1, 2: Read a text aloud ………………………………………………………… 18
Questions 3: Describe a picture …………………………………………………………….. 19
Questions 4-6: Respond to questions …………………………………………………….. 20
Questions 7-9: Respond to questions using the information provided …………………. 21
Questions 10: Propose a solution …………………………………………………………… 23
Questions 11: Express an opinion ………………………………………………………….. 24
Lesson 03
Questions 1, 2: Read a text aloud ………………………………………………………… 25
Questions 3: Describe a picture …………………………………………………………….. 26
Questions 4-6: Respond to questions …………………………………………………….. 28
Questions 7-9: Respond to questions using the information provided …………………. 28
Questions 10: Propose a solution …………………………………………………………… 30
Questions 11: Express an opinion ………………………………………………………….. 31
Lesson 04
Questions 1, 2: Read a text aloud ………………………………………………………… 32
Questions 3: Describe a picture …………………………………………………………….. 33
Questions 4-6: Respond to questions …………………………………………………….. 34
Questions 7-9: Respond to questions using the information provided …………………. 35
Questions 10: Propose a solution …………………………………………………………… 37
Questions 11: Express an opinion ………………………………………………………….. 38
Lesson 05
Questions 1, 2: Read a text aloud ………………………………………………………… 39
Questions 3: Describe a picture …………………………………………………………….. 40
Questions 4-6: Respond to questions …………………………………………………….. 41
Questions 7-9: Respond to questions using the information provided …………………. 42
Questions 10: Propose a solution …………………………………………………………… 44
Questions 11: Express an opinion ………………………………………………………….. 45
TOEIC Speaking
Questions 1, 2: Read a Text Aloud
Directions: In this part of the test, you will read aloud the text on the screen.
You will have 45 seconds to prepare. Then you will have 45 seconds to read the text aloud.
TOEIC Speaking
Question 1 of 11
LESSON 1
Hackers and security breaches in company networks are becoming increasingly common. Passwords slow these thieves down but don’t always prevent serious, determined hackers from accessing your network. However, real computer criminals are not as dangerous as their much more common relatives, computer literate young adults, who see hacking into a company’s network system as challenging and fun.
RESPONSE TIME
00:00:45
TOEIC Speaking
Question 2 of 11
LESSON 1
As a registered customer of Comcast, Inc., you are entitled to free product assistance. Our Product Assistance Team is on-call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to answer any of your questions or concerns. If you are not registered, you can register your Comcast product online or by mail. Being a registered customer also entitles you to free twenty-four hour customer service, as well as advanced notice of software updates.
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Questions 3: Describe a Picture
Directions: In this part of the test, you will describe the picture on your screen in as much detail as you can. You will have 30 seconds to prepare your response. Then you will have 45 seconds to speak about the picture.
TOEIC Speaking
Questions 4-6: Respond to Questions
Directions: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions. For each question, begin responding immediately after you hear a beep. No preparation time is provided. You will have 15 seconds to respond to Questions 4 and 5, and 30 seconds to respond to Question 6.
TOEIC Speaking
Question 4-6 of 11
Imagine that a British marketing firm is doing research in your country. You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about cell phones.
- How often do you text message?
00:00:15
Imagine that a British marketing firm is doing research in your country. You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about cell phones.
- What is the reason why you text message instead of making a phone call?
00:00:15
Imagine that a British marketing firm is doing research in your country. You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about cell phones.
- When you’re buying cell phones, what features are most important to you?
00:00:30
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Questions 7-9: Respond to questions using the information provided
Directions: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions based on the information provided. You will have 30 seconds to read the information before the questions begin. For each question, begin responding immediately after you hear a beep. No additional preparation time is provided. You will have 15 seconds to respond to Questions 7 and 8, and 30 seconds to respond to Question 9.
TOEIC Speaking
Question 7 of 11
Itinerary for Greentech Chief Executive Adam Smith’s Visit to Seoul April 9-11, 2009
Wednesday, April 9
- Depart Chicago, 7 a.m. Arrive Seoul, 10 p.m.
- Check-in at Korea Hotel and rest.
Thursday, April 10
- Meeting with Lion Digital executives, 11 a.m.
- Formal dinner with Lion Digital’s CEO, Dongsu Lee, 8 p.m.
Friday, April 11
- Tour of Lion Digital’s production facilities, 11
