40 topics for TOEFL oral exams

Topics for oral exams Prepared by Nguyen Viet Thuan- MiHao-Hung Yen

TOPICS FOR ORAL EXAMS ( For reference only )

Topic 1: Describe a classmate or colleague you often meet or met.

I have a lot of friends, but Tam is one of my closest friends. He comes from Kim

Dong District, Hung Yen province. He is the person who can share all kinds of

difficulties and happiness in life. Not only is he helpful ,but also he is intelligent.

He is also good at both teaching English and using computers. I first met him when

we were at Hai Duong teachers' training colleage. Although we are living far from

each other, I often contact with him by e-mail, chatting, or phone calls .Sometimes,

on special occasions I come along his family and so does he. We often talk to each

other about our family, hobbies and work .We are really good friends.

Topic 2: Describe a typical holiday in your country.

In our country, there are quite lots of different holidays every year , but in my

opinion, I think Tet holiday is the most typical holiday for most Vietnamese people.

Though we can live or work far from our family, we still try to get together at Tet.

Tet holidays often occur in late January or early February. It is a good chance for us

to have days off and have time to visit relatives or friends for giving good luck and

best wishes to each other. For some people who are rich, they can go on a trip

somewhere in Viet nam or in foreign countries to enjoy Tet holidays.

Topic 3: Describe your favorite festival or celebration.

I have some celebrations to celebrate and some festivals to enjoy every year.

However, for me ,my wedding celebration is the most important one that I never

forget. I think it's the special celebration for not only me, but also my wife to recall

the time we started our new happy life. Our celebration often happens in March

every year. On this occasion, we often have a small party and offer gifts to each

other. This celebration helps us live more happily and strengthen our love.

Topic 4: Describe an electric item that is important to you.

In our modern life, each item plays important and different roles. However, in my

view, I suppose that my laptop is the most important thing. My laptop isn't too

expensive, but I like it very much. Not only does it help me in my work, but also it

helps me relax a lot. It can store important documents and helps me to prepare for

work effectively. Moreover , I can read newspapers, listen to music, watch movies

or send e-mails and chat with my friends by using it.I think it's really a good friend

of mine.

Topic 5: Describe something you use for your work or studies.

One of the most important things which I often use for my work or studies is my

dictionary. It doesn't cost a lot of money, but it' really helpful .I often use it to look

up new words or phrases whenever I need it. I think it's the most important thing

that English learners must own it.

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