1. TOEFL iBT Speaking Sample 1 (Independent Task) By Cathy Chang

2. Planning Steps: 1.Start with a topic statement that states the main point of the response 2.Support the topic statement with details 3.Use transitions to show how the ideas are related

3. Question 1 Free-choice Response:  What is your favorite holiday? Use reasons and details to support your response. Preparation Time: 00:15

4. Response Time 00:45

5. Question 2 Paired-choice Response:  Do you prefer to be in a large or small class? Use reasons to support your response. Preparation Time: 00:15

6. Response Time 00:45

7. Reference Philips, Deborah. Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test: iBT. New York: Longman, 2006.