TOP 1: Campus life, around 60%
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Under this category, academic-related, 33%; daily life, 20%; volunteer work, 7%.
Example from the previous exam:
Q: What is the biggest challenge for university students and why?
Sample Answer Idea:
Homesickness poses significant challenges to university students. The reasons why it is experienced so commonly are as follows. First, starting a brand-new life at college naturally…TOP 2: Personal opinion, around 15%
These types of speaking question topics are the most frequent ones.
Example from the previous exam:
Q: Some university students take difficult classes even if they know they might not get a good grade. Other students prefer to take more accessible classes where they know they will earn good grades. Which do you choose? Explain why.Sample Answer Idea:
I prefer to to take more accessible classes for sure. My reasons are simple, first, starting a brand new life at college can already be a big challenge, and I would wish to be manageable with stress. Second…TOP 3: Science and technology, around 12%
In the 2018 TOEFL iBT test, the chance you face Science and technology topics is increasing, with a higher frequency than before.
Example from the previous exam:
Q: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: students should not be allowed to bring cell phones into the classroom.Sample Answer Idea:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: students should not be allowed to bring cell phones into the classroom.TOP 4: Society and politics, around 8%.
This topic is relatively more complex; therefore, a good answer will be more impressive.
Example from the previous exam:
Q: Describe a severe problem that your country is facing. Explain why it is so severe.Sample Answer Idea:
Homesickness poses significant challenges to university students. The reasons why it is experienced so commonly are as follows. First, starting a brand-new life at college naturally…TOP 5:Professional and employment, around 5%
Which is the least frequent one
