TOEFL 2026 Writing Free Sample test (for score +80) #2
Build a Sentence · Email · Academic Discussion — full mock test with model answers.
Video explanation
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Task 1: Build a Sentence
In this section, you will be given a short conversation with missing parts. You must arrange the provided words and phrases to form a grammatically correct sentence that fits the context.
Question 1
I am looking for the science hall.
Do?
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Do you know where it is?
Question 2
My essay needs a quick review.
Would?
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Would you like to read my paper?
Question 3
I want to check the book status.
Do?
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Do you know if the book is here?
Question 4
That student won the first prize.
Is?
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Is that the boy who won it?
Question 5
I don’t know the meeting time.
Can?
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Can you tell me when it starts?
Question 6
This laptop is very expensive.
Would?
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Would you like to buy a new one?
Question 7
I forgot my umbrella today.
Do?
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Do you know if it will rain?
Question 8
This is a very quiet study area.
Is?
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Is that the place where you study?
Question 9
I am looking for the exit.
Do?
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Do you know how to get out?
Question 10
I have some extra coffee here.
Would?
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Would you like to have some coffee?
Task 2: Email Writing
In this section,
You will read the provided Information and write an email based on it.
You will have 7 minuites to finish this task
Email Writing Task
During a busy afternoon, Emily realized she had lost her student ID card while moving between classes. The card is not just vital for identification but essential for accessing the campus dining hall. As dinner time approaches, she urgently needs entry to eat but finds herself without access. Her immediate concern is to find a solution that allows her quick entry to the dining facilities without the ID.
Write an email to Security Office.
- Explain how you lost the student ID card during a busy schedule.
- Emphasize the urgency due to needing access to the dining hall for meals.
- Request guidance on the next steps and how long it will take to resolve the issue.
Perfect Score Answer30/30
SubjectRequest for Immediate Assistance with Lost Student ID
Dear Security Office,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to solicit your immediate assistance regarding my lost student ID card, which inadvertently went missing during today’s bustling transitions between lectures. Given the card’s critical role in both identification and accessing essential campus facilities, I am in an untenable position as I require urgent entry to the dining hall for my evening meal. Without the ID, I am immobilized and unable to procure sustenance, which is imperative after a taxing day of classes. I kindly urge you to expedite a temporary solution to rectify this inconvenience. Could you please inform me of the procedural next steps and estimated resolution timeline? Your prompt attention to this matter would be immensely appreciated.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Emily Johnson
Score30 / 30
Logic
All three required points are covered — how the card was lost, why access is urgent, and what the writer needs next — and each one is developed into a full sentence rather than listed. The register stays formal throughout, and precise verbs (solicit, expedite, rectify) carry the request without sounding demanding.
Golden Vocabulary
SolicitInadvertentlyExpediteRectifyUntenable
High Score Answer25/30
SubjectLost Student ID Card
Dear Security Office,
I am writing because I lost my student ID card this afternoon while moving between classes. I think it fell out of my bag during a busy transition, and I have not been able to find it anywhere on campus.
This is urgent for me because I need the card to enter the dining hall, and dinner time is approaching. Without it, I cannot get a meal today.
Could you please tell me what I should do next and how long it usually takes to get a replacement? A temporary pass would also help.
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Emily Johnson
Score25 / 30
Logic
Every required point is answered and the tone is appropriately polite, so the task is fully completed. It scores below a full response because the vocabulary stays at everyday level and the reasons are stated rather than developed — compare “this is urgent for me” with the full-score version’s explanation of why the situation is untenable.
Golden Vocabulary
UrgentReplacementTemporary pass
Task 3: Academic Discussion
In this section, you will write a response to an online academic discussion.
You will have 10 minutes to read the topic and write your response.
An effective response should contain at least 100 words.
Professor
Discussion Prompt:
Welcome, class. Today we’re debating nationalism. Apart from understanding its history, we also need to consider how nationalism influences societies. Some say it builds strong social bonds, while others argue it risks causing conflicts globally. Is nationalism a necessary force for social cohesion or a primary threat to global peace?
Student A
Michael: I believe nationalism is necessary for social cohesion because it helps people feel united. When citizens have pride in their country, they work together to support each other during difficult times. This sense of belonging can reduce conflicts within a country by creating shared goals and identity.
Student B
Emily: I think nationalism can be dangerous because it sometimes makes people distrust others from different countries. This can cause misunderstandings and even wars. Instead of promoting peace, nationalism might increase global tensions and prevent cooperation among nations.
Perfect Score Answer30/30
While Michael argues that nationalism fosters unity, he fails to consider its potentially divisive international impact. Nationalism often prioritizes a group’s autonomy at the expense of global cooperation, which can escalate conflicts. For example, in the early 20th century, fierce nationalist sentiments in Europe significantly contributed to the outbreak of World War I, a catastrophic conflict triggered by competing national interests rather than isolated disputes. This case illustrates the fundamental flaw in viewing nationalism solely as a cohesive force. Deeply ingrained national pride can lead to exclusionary policies and undermine global peace efforts. Understanding this dynamic is crucial because it shows why unmoderated nationalism challenges the international order and complicates cooperation on issues like climate change and security. Hence, despite its role in promoting social cohesion internally, nationalism remains a primary threat to global peace unless balanced by broader internationalism.
Score30 / 30
Logic
The response names the exact flaw in Michael’s claim — cohesion inside a nation can come at the cost of cooperation between nations — instead of simply disagreeing. It then supports that claim with a documented historical case rather than a hypothetical one, and closes by explaining why the distinction matters.
Golden Vocabulary
DivisiveAutonomyExclusionaryEscalate
High Score Answer25/30
I agree more with Emily than with Michael. Nationalism can bring people inside one country together, but it often makes them see other countries as rivals. For example, strong national pride can push governments to protect their own industries instead of cooperating on shared problems such as climate change. Michael is right that pride helps people support each other in difficult times, but the same feeling can also be used to blame outsiders. For this reason, I think countries need a balance: enough shared identity to work together at home, and enough openness to work together abroad.
Score25 / 30
Logic
The response takes a clear side, answers the professor’s question, and engages with the opposing student by name — all of which the task requires. It falls short of a full score because the supporting example is general rather than a specific documented case, and the counterargument is acknowledged without being fully answered.
Golden Vocabulary
RivalsShared identityOpenness