01. Introduction
02. Grammar/Activities:
03. Reading Section
04 Listening Section:
4.09 Full Listening Tests Long.
6 Topics | 78 Quizzes
05. Speaking Section:
06. Writing Section:
07 Final TOEFL tests

Independent Speaking Test 4

 

You will be presented with two situations or opinions. You will have to give your point of view on the subject and explain your reasoning with examples and arguments. You will have 45 seconds to record your answer.

The day of the exam: You will have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to record your answer.

Tip: Prepare by practicing the recurring types of questions, such as explaining advantages and disadvantages, describing or explaining, expressing a preference, etc.

Question 1

Some people believe that competing against themselves and reaching personal goals while practicing physical activities is beneficial. Others prefer to enjoy and have fun while doing exercises. 

Which behavior do you think is better? 

 

Explanation

Try to think about your own experience in different types of sports nowadays or during the period while you were at school. How do you consider yourself?

Suggestion


From my point of view, I do believe that having fun is absolutely essential when we are practicing some physical activity. I remember I used to be extremely competitive when I was a teenager. I constantly compared myself with my friends, trying to catch up with them in all activities, be it swimming, baseball, running or even chess and, in addition, I tried to excel myself too. Nowadays I think that a physical activity must be accompanied by the pleasure of doing it. That is the reason why I try to do it every day. For example, instead of looking at the timer when I am running in the park, I just close my eyes and feel my own breath or I watch the beautiful scenery and this is extremely exciting for me.