TOEFL iBTスピーキングの練習用に、問題を35問用意しました。以下のような方におすすめです。
- 過去問、若しくは同等難易度の例題を使って、TOEFL iBTスピーキングの練習がしたい
- 参考書も見てみたが、本試験と同様の形式か、最新の出題傾向が反映されているか心配
- リーズナブルな範囲で、効率的に練習したい（100問も200問も解きたくない）
2022年に中国で出題された56問を参考に、Independent Task (Task 1) の例題を35問まとめました。
論点は本番と類似、問題文の難易度は本番と同様～少し易しめになっています。
類似の論点は重複排除しているため、最短ルートで練習できます（効率大事！）。
それでは、早速始めましょう！
問1～5
※ “Explain your reasons, using specific details in your explanation.” は定型文のため省略しますが、回答時は必ず理由と具体例を含めるようにしてください。以降同様です。
1．Some people think that students should decide their majors before entering college. Others think that students should decide their majors after taking some courses at university. Which view do you agree with?
2．Some people prefer to study independently while others prefer to study in a group. Which do you prefer?
3．Some students prefer to have some rest during weekends. Others prefer to do some reading or take classes. Which do you prefer?
4．When preparing to study abroad, some people prefer to search online for relevant information. Others prefer to ask teachers or people with similar experience. Which do you prefer?
5．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Celebrities should spend a certain amount of their profits on charity.
問6～10
6．When visiting a new place, some people like to keep a record of their experiences by taking photos. Other people prefer to enjoy the visit without taking photos. Which do you prefer?
7．Suppose your professor has asked all students in your class to do a final project. There are two ways : 1. to make a presentation in class; 2. to write an essay. Which would you choose?
8．Some people prefer to choose a profession that allows them to get a high salary. Others prefer to choose a profession that gives them a sense of satisfaction. Which would you choose?
9．Your university plans to record some of the classes and provide them as an e-learning program that people can access for free. Do you support this program?
10．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important to preserve and restore old buildings.
問11～15
11．Do you prefer reading e-books or printed books?
12．Some people prefer to work independently while others prefer to work on a team. Which do you prefer?
13．Some people like to take part in risk-taking sports such as rock climbing, while others refuse to try such activities. What is your stance?
14．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Boys and girls should attend separate schools.
15．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
In order to be successful, a leader should be friendly and treat his colleagues almost like friends.
問16～20
16．Some people think that parents should control their children’s activities on social media. Others think that children should be allowed to use social media freely. Which view do you agree with?
17．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Parents are more helpful than peers in offering advice or solution to a problem.
18．Some people think that the government should take responsibility for environmental protection. Others think that companies and individuals should take this responsibility. Which view do you agree with?
19．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
People should eliminate meetings and only communicate with colleagues by email.
20．Some people think that it is important to follow the latest trends in fashion, while others think that it is not important. Which view do you agree with?
問21～25
21．Some people prefer to exercise every day, while others prefer to exercise only once in a while. Which do you prefer?
22．When people go shopping, some prefer to buy products on sale, while others prefer to buy the products they want regardless of the price. Which do you prefer?
23．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important that schools teach children programming when they begin primary school.
24．When watching a television show with friends and family, some people prefer to watch quietly while others prefer to exchange opinions during the show. Which do you prefer?
25．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
To truly understand a country, it is important to learn the history of this country.
問26～30
26．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
College students should be required to take a writing course at first year of college.
27．Suppose you’re going to the supermarket. There are two choices: 1. A supermarket that is close and convenient, but expensive; 2. A supermarket with the lowest prices, but far away. Which would you choose?
28．Your school is considering to close some facilities due to financial hardship. Which of the following facilities do you think your school should cut:
1 The gym;
2 The café
29．Your university plans to open a new dormitory on campus. Some students think it should have more common rooms where students can sit and talk. Other students think there should be more study space where students can read and study quietly. Which view do you agree with?
30．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
All students should learn a foreign language at school.
問31～35
31．When traveling, some people prefer to make plans for specific places to visit far in advance. Others prefer to be more spontaneous and make plans on the day they arrive at the destination. Which do you prefer and why?
32．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Being yourself is more important than being liked by others.
33．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
People with controversial opinions should not be allowed to teach at university.
34．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
The government should legislate laws to fine people who repeatedly post hurtful comments online.
35．Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is much easier for people to make friends today than it was 50 years ago.
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