TOEFL

Test of English as a Foreign Language

• AI in higher education — academic discussion response

  TOEFL iBT (Writing for Academic Discussion)20263 / 5 → 5 / 5

  Your professor is teaching a class on education policy. Write a post responding to the professor's question. In your response you should express and support your opinion. Professor: "Artificial intelligence tools are rapidly changing higher education. In your view, should universities embrace AI as a learning aid, or restrict it to protect academic integrity? Why?"

• How can a company best have a positive impact on society?

  TOEFL iBT (Writing for Academic Discussion)20263 / 5 → 5 / 5

  Your professor is teaching a class on business and society. Write a post responding to the professor's question. In your response you should express and support your opinion and make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. Professor: "Next week we are going to discuss the positive and negative ways in which companies affect the world around us. Before we start, I want to hear what you think: In your opinion, what is the best way for a company to have a positive impact on society?"

• Email to professor about wrong essay draft submitted

  TOEFL iBT (Write an Email)20263 / 5 → 5 / 5

  You will read an email and write a response. Read the email from Professor Kim. Professor Kim has graded the essay you submitted last week and posted feedback on the course portal. However, you realise that you uploaded an early draft by mistake, not your final version. Write a reply that (1) explains what happened, (2) asks the professor to accept your final version, and (3) proposes a fair way to handle the grade. You have 7 minutes.

• Email to professor requesting an assignment extension

  TOEFL iBT (Write an Email)20263 / 5 → 5 / 5

  You will read an email and write a response. Your term paper for Professor Reyes is due Friday at 5 p.m. You have been unwell for several days and will not be able to submit a strong draft on time. Write an email to (1) explain the situation honestly, (2) request a specific extension, and (3) commit to a clear new deadline. You have 7 minutes.

• Email to instructor about missed class due to illness

  TOEFL iBT (Write an Email)20263 / 5 → 5 / 5

  You will read an email and write a response. You missed your Tuesday morning lecture this week because of a fever and could not attend. You need to email Dr Patel, your instructor, to (1) explain why you were absent, (2) ask what you missed and how to make up the work, and (3) propose a specific time to follow up. You have 7 minutes.

• Taxing unhealthy products — academic discussion response

  TOEFL iBT (Writing for Academic Discussion)20263 / 5 → 5 / 5

  Your professor is teaching a class on public policy. Write a post responding to the professor's question. In your response you should express and support your opinion. Professor: "Governments are increasingly debating whether to raise taxes on unhealthy products such as sugary drinks and junk food. If you had to choose, would you support or oppose such a tax? Why?"

• Urban planning — should cities prioritise parks or housing?

  TOEFL iBT (Writing for Academic Discussion)20263 / 5 → 5 / 5

  Your professor is teaching a class on urban planning. Write a post responding to the professor's question. In your response you should express and support your opinion and make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. Professor: "Many growing cities face a difficult trade-off between building more housing and preserving green public spaces such as parks. If you had to choose, should cities prioritise affordable housing or the protection of parks and green areas? Why?"