Full TOEFL Practice Test 3

Test Overview

This is a third complete TOEFL-style practice test. It includes new Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing tasks. The timer starts automatically, and the reset button clears all saved answers.

Reading: 2 academic passages with multiple-choice questions.

Listening: 2 listening tasks with audio placeholders and transcripts.

Speaking: 4 TOEFL-style speaking tasks.

Writing: 2 TOEFL-style writing tasks.

Reading and Listening are scored automatically. Speaking and Writing require teacher, peer, or AI evaluation.

Reading Section

Read each passage and choose the best answer.

Passage 1: The Growth of Public Libraries

Public libraries have changed greatly since they first became common in many cities. In the past, libraries were mainly places where people borrowed books or read quietly. Today, however, many libraries offer a much wider range of services. They provide internet access, language classes, study rooms, community events, and support for people looking for jobs.

One reason libraries have expanded their role is that access to information has become essential in modern society. Although many people own smartphones or computers, not everyone has reliable internet access at home. Libraries help reduce this gap by offering free technology and assistance. Librarians often teach visitors how to search for information, complete online forms, or use digital tools.

Libraries also serve as important community spaces. In large cities, people from different backgrounds may have few opportunities to meet in a shared public environment. Library events, such as book clubs, lectures, and workshops, can bring residents together. For children, libraries often provide reading programs that encourage literacy from an early age.

Despite their benefits, libraries face challenges. Funding may be limited, and some people question whether libraries are still necessary in the digital age. Supporters argue that libraries remain valuable precisely because they offer equal access to information, technology, and public space. Rather than disappearing, libraries are adapting to meet new social needs.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

Libraries are useful only for borrowing books. Libraries have adapted to provide many modern services. Libraries are disappearing because of the internet. Libraries should stop holding community events.

2. According to the passage, why do libraries provide internet access?

To replace all books with computers. To help people who lack reliable access at home. To prevent people from attending classes. To limit public use of information.

3. The word “gap” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to...

difference. machine. rule. mistake.

4. What challenge for libraries is mentioned?

Too many people own library cards. Funding may be limited. Children read too many books. Libraries have no public value.

Passage 2: Migration in Birds

Every year, many bird species travel long distances between breeding and feeding areas. This seasonal movement, known as migration, allows birds to take advantage of changing food supplies and favorable weather conditions. Some birds travel only a few hundred kilometers, while others cross continents and oceans.

Migration requires remarkable physical ability. Birds must store enough energy before beginning their journeys, often by eating more than usual. During migration, they may fly for many hours without stopping. Some species travel at night, when the air is cooler and there are fewer predators. Others use daytime winds to save energy.

Scientists have long been interested in how birds navigate. Research suggests that birds may use several types of information, including the position of the sun and stars, landmarks, smells, and Earth’s magnetic field. Young birds of some species appear to follow inherited directions, while others learn routes by traveling with older birds.

Migration can be dangerous. Storms, habitat loss, artificial lights, and tall buildings can all create risks. Conservationists therefore work to protect wetlands, forests, and coastal areas that birds use as resting and feeding sites. Without these stopover locations, many migrating birds would not complete their journeys successfully.

5. Why do birds migrate?

To avoid all contact with other birds. To find better food supplies and weather conditions. To build nests in cities only. To lose energy before winter.

6. Why do some birds travel at night?

The air is cooler and there are fewer predators. There is more sunlight. They cannot see landmarks during the day. They avoid eating before travel.

7. Which navigation method is mentioned in the passage?

Ocean waves only. Earth’s magnetic field. Human road signs. Mountain temperature.

8. Why are stopover locations important?

They provide places for birds to rest and feed. They stop migration permanently. They force birds to travel farther. They remove all dangers from migration.

Listening Section

Use the audio players if you add MP3 files, or read the transcripts as backup.

Listening 1: Student and Housing Office

Audio file: test3-listening1.mp3

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Student: Hello, I’m calling because I applied for campus housing, but I haven’t received my room assignment yet.

Officer: Let me check. What is your student number?

Student: It’s 583204.

Officer: I see your application. It was submitted on time, but one document is missing: the housing preference form.

Student: I thought I uploaded it with the application.

Officer: The system shows the application form but not the preference form. You can still upload it by Friday. After that, we can assign your room next week.

Student: Will submitting it late affect my chances of getting a single room?

Officer: Possibly, because single rooms are limited. But if you upload the form today, we will consider your request.

9. Why does the student contact the housing office?

To ask about a missing room assignment. To cancel his housing application. To complain about a roommate. To pay a housing bill.

10. What document is missing?

A financial aid letter. A housing preference form. A course schedule. A medical report.

11. What does the officer say about single rooms?

They are no longer available to any student. They are limited, but the request can still be considered. They cost the same as shared rooms. They are assigned only after graduation.

Listening 2: Geology Lecture

Audio file: test3-listening2.mp3

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Today we will discuss volcanoes and the way they shape Earth’s surface. A volcano forms when molten rock, called magma, rises from beneath the Earth’s crust. When magma reaches the surface, it is called lava. Over time, repeated eruptions can build mountains, islands, and new layers of rock.

Not all volcanic eruptions are the same. Some are explosive and send ash, gas, and rock high into the atmosphere. Others are quieter, producing slow-moving lava flows. The style of eruption depends partly on the thickness of the magma and the amount of trapped gas it contains.

Volcanoes can be destructive, but they also create benefits. Volcanic ash can make soil very fertile, which is why farming communities sometimes develop near volcanoes. Geothermal energy is another benefit. In volcanic regions, heat from underground can be used to produce electricity or warm buildings.

Scientists monitor volcanoes by measuring earthquakes, gas emissions, and changes in the shape of the ground. These signs can suggest that magma is moving underground. Although scientists cannot predict every eruption perfectly, monitoring can help reduce risk by giving people time to prepare.

12. What is the lecture mainly about?

How volcanoes form, erupt, and affect people. Why all mountains are volcanoes. How oceans create earthquakes. Why farming is impossible near volcanoes.

13. What is magma called when it reaches the surface?

Ash. Lava. Soil. Steam.

14. What can make volcanic soil useful?

Volcanic ash can make it fertile. Lava removes all minerals. Gas prevents plants from growing. Earthquakes flatten all land.

15. Which sign do scientists monitor near volcanoes?

Ocean tides only. Bird migration. Gas emissions. Tree color.

Speaking Section

Prepare and speak aloud. You may type notes or a transcript.

Speaking Task 1: Independent Speaking

Some students prefer classes with many discussions, while others prefer classes where the teacher gives lectures. Which type of class do you prefer and why?

Preparation: 15 seconds. Response: 45 seconds.

Speaking Task 2: Campus Announcement

Reading: The university plans to close the small cafeteria in the science building and replace it with vending machines. The administration says this will save money and provide snacks throughout the day.

Listening Transcript: A student disagrees. He says the cafeteria is the only place nearby where science students can buy a full meal between classes. He also says vending machines usually offer unhealthy food and do not create a place for students to sit and talk.

Prompt: Explain the university’s plan and the student’s opinion about it.

Preparation: 30 seconds. Response: 60 seconds.

Speaking Task 3: Academic Concept

Reading: In biology, adaptation is a characteristic that helps an organism survive or reproduce in its environment.

Listening Transcript: A professor gives the example of cactus plants. Cacti have thick stems that store water and spines instead of broad leaves, which helps them survive in dry deserts.

Prompt: Explain adaptation using the cactus example from the lecture.

Preparation: 30 seconds. Response: 60 seconds.

Speaking Task 4: Academic Lecture

Listening Transcript: A professor explains two ways companies build customer loyalty. First, they may offer rewards programs, such as points or discounts, to encourage customers to return. Second, they may provide excellent customer service, so customers feel respected and trust the company.

Prompt: Explain the two ways companies build customer loyalty.

Preparation: 20 seconds. Response: 60 seconds.

Writing Section

Complete both writing tasks. Your answers are saved locally while the page is open.

Writing Task 1: Integrated Writing

Reading Passage

Some researchers argue that zoos should no longer exist. First, they say animals in zoos do not have enough space to behave naturally. Second, they argue that zoos are mainly designed for entertainment rather than education. Third, they claim that protecting animals in their natural habitats is a better use of money.

Listening Transcript

The professor challenges these claims. She says modern zoos often create large, naturalistic spaces that support animal health. She also explains that zoos educate visitors about conservation and can inspire people to protect wildlife. Finally, she argues that zoos support habitat protection by funding research and breeding programs for endangered species.

Prompt: Summarize the points made in the lecture, explaining how they challenge the points made in the reading passage.

Writing Task 2: Academic Discussion

Professor: This week, we are discussing whether universities should require students to complete internships before graduating. Some people believe internships give students valuable real-world experience, while others think they add extra pressure. What is your opinion?

Student A: I think internships should be required because students can learn practical skills and make professional contacts.

Student B: I disagree. Some students already have jobs or family responsibilities, so a required internship could be stressful and unfair.

Prompt: Write a response to the professor’s question. Express and support your opinion, contributing to the discussion.

Results

Click below to calculate your Reading and Listening score. Speaking and Writing are not automatically scored.

Speaking Self-Assessment Guide

4: Clear, organized, fluent, accurate, and fully answers the prompt.

3: Mostly clear and complete, with minor hesitation or errors.

2: Understandable but limited or weakly organized.

1: Very limited and difficult to understand.

0: No relevant response.

Writing Self-Assessment Guide

5: Well organized, fully developed, accurate, and directly answers the task.

4: Good response with minor weaknesses.

3: Adequate response with some unclear language or limited support.

2: Limited development and frequent errors.

1: Very weak response.

0: No relevant response.