TOEFL 2026 Writing Free Sample test (for score +80) #3
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
As winter grips the campus, Jane Doe finds herself shivering in her dorm room due to a malfunctioning heater. The chill inside the room is intolerable, making it difficult for her to concentrate on studies or even sleep at night. Despite layering blankets and wearing warm clothing, the cold has become unbearable. Jane decides to take action by reporting the issue to the Housing Manager for a prompt resolution.
Write an email to Housing Manager.
- Explain that the heater has malfunctioned and has been making strange noises before completely shutting down.
- Describe the current winter conditions, emphasizing that the room is extremely cold and affecting daily activities.
- Request the next steps and estimate the timeline for the heater repair or replacement.
Perfect Score Answer30/30
SubjectUrgent Attention Required: Malfunctioning Heater in Dormitory Room
Dear Housing Manager,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a pressing issue regarding the heater in my dorm room that has, unfortunately, ceased functioning. Initially, it emitted peculiar sounds before shutting down completely.
Given the current severe winter conditions, the temperature in my room has dropped significantly, making it exceedingly uncomfortable and adversely affecting my wellbeing and academic performance. I have resorted to additional layers of clothing and blankets, but this makeshift solution is proving insufficient.
May I kindly request your prompt action to rectify this situation? I would be very grateful if you could inform me of the steps to be taken and an estimated timeframe for the repair or replacement of the heater.
Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your swift response.
Warm regards,
Jane Doe
Score30 / 30
Logic
The response demonstrates sophisticated vocabulary, a clear understanding of the problem, and a proactive approach to seeking resolution. It addresses all prompt requirements comprehensively.
Golden Vocabulary
MalfunctioningSevereAdverselyRectifyEstimated timeframe
High Score Answer25/30
SubjectRequest for Heater Repair
Dear Housing Manager,
My name is Jane Doe, and I am a resident in Dorm B, Room 205. I am writing to inform you that the heater in my room has stopped working entirely after producing strange noises for a few days.
With the ongoing winter season, the room’s temperature has become extremely uncomfortable, and it is impacting my ability to study and sleep properly.
Could you please let me know the procedures you plan to undertake to resolve this issue and how soon the repairs will be made?
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Best regards,
Jane Doe
Score25 / 30
Logic
The email is clear and polite, effectively addressing the issue while requesting a resolution. However, it lacks some of the advanced vocabulary and detailed context present in full-score responses.
Golden Vocabulary
ProcedureImpactingAttention
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:
Today, we explore a challenging topic in art. Assuming that digital technology poses new opportunities and challenges for artists worldwide, does digital technology enhance the value of art or does it diminish the unique essence of human creativity?
Alex
I believe digital technology enhances art because it allows more people to create and share their ideas quickly. Tools like digital painting programs make it easier for artists to experiment and reach audiences around the world.
Maya
While Alex makes a good point, I think relying too much on digital tools can make art less personal. Traditional art carries the human touch, emotions, and mistakes that show true creativity, which might be lost when technology is heavily used.
Perfect Score Answer30/30
While Alex argues that digital tools simply extend artistic capability, this view overlooks the fundamental mechanism by which art communicates human intention through unique imperfection. Assuming that digital art can fully substitute handcrafted work ignores how subtle flaws convey emotional authenticity. Art historian Dr. Sarah Thompson noted that digital replications often lack the ‘‘gestural idiosyncrasy’’ that triggers empathy in viewers. For example, the controversy over the 2018 AI artwork ‘‘Portrait of Edmond de Belamy,’’ which sold at Christie’s auction, highlights this debate. Although AI-generated, the work sparked unprecedented interest because it challenged traditional notions of authorship and creativity. Yet critics argue that the piece’s algorithmic origin distances it from human spontaneity, revealing that technology cannot totally replace human essence. Thus, digital technology enhances art’s accessibility and scope but cannot diminish the unique essence of creativity rooted in human autonomy and emotional nuance.
Score30 / 30
Logic
Rather than picking a side, the response identifies the mechanism the opposing argument overlooks — that imperfection is how a handmade work signals human intention — and tests it against a real, widely reported case. The concession in the final sentence keeps the argument credible instead of absolute.
Golden Vocabulary
IdiosyncrasyAuthenticitySpontaneitySubstitute
High Score Answer25/30
I think Alex is right that digital technology helps art, but Maya also has a point. Digital tools let more people create and share work, which matters for artists who cannot afford expensive materials. However, when everything is made on a screen, small mistakes and brush marks disappear, and those details often show the artist’s personality. A hand-painted portrait records the pressure of each stroke, while a digital one can be corrected until it looks perfect. So I would say digital technology changes how art is made and shared rather than reducing its value.
Score25 / 30
Logic
The response engages with both students and reaches a reasonable position, and the brush-stroke contrast is a genuine piece of support. It stays below a full score because the example is generic rather than a named work or event, and the conclusion restates the two views instead of resolving the tension between them.
Golden Vocabulary
PersonalityCorrectReduce