TOEFLサンプルテスト：TOEFL Junior® Speaking（スピーキング）

You will have one minute to read a short passage to yourself. Then you will have one minute to read the passage into the microphone.

Why do people clap their hands? In most cultures, people clap their hands to show that they like or enjoy something, such as a performance in the theater, a concert, or a sports event. In some countries, it is even common for the performer to clap along with the fans. However, the meaning of clapping has changed over time. A long time ago, clapping meant something very different than it does today. In those days, when the audience did not like a performance, they clapped and made other noises to show their disapproval.

The six pictures below show a story about something that happened at a movie theater. First, look at the pictures and prepare the story. Then, you will be told when to record the story. You will have one miniute to prepare. Then you will have one minute to tell the story that the pictures show.

First you will listen to a teacher or a group of students talking about a school-related topic. Then you will talk about what you heard. You may take notes as you listen. You will have 45 seconds to prepare and one minute to record your answer into the microphone.

Imagine that your classmate was not in class today. Tell your classmate about what the history teacher asked the students to do. Be sure to talk about the following:

First you will listen to a teacher talking about an academic topic. Then you will talk about what you heard. You may take notes as you listen. You will have 45 seconds to prepare and one minute to record your answer into the microphone.

Talk about the physical changes a frog goes through. What happens at each stage? Be sure to include as many details as you can about each stage.