TOEFL 2026 Writing Free Sample test (for score +90) #1
Build a Sentence · Email · Academic Discussion — full mock test with model answers.
Video explanation
Watch the explanation video before attempting the test.
Part A: Build a Sentence
Answer all 10 questions. You have 45 seconds for each question.
Question 1
This laptop is very expensive.
Would?
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Would you like to buy a new one?
Question 2
I forgot my umbrella today.
Do?
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Do you know if it will rain?
Question 3
This is a very quiet study area.
Is?
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Is that the place where you study?
Question 4
I am looking for vegetarian meals.
Do?
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Do you know if they serve vegan food at lunch?
Question 5
I need to find the registrar's office.
Can?
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Can you tell me who I should talk to?
Question 6
The scholarship results are delayed.
Do?
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Do you know why the announcement has been put off?
Question 7
I need to collaborate on this project.
With?
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With whom are you planning to work this semester?
Question 8
The syllabus mentions a specific evaluation.
?
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Under which specific criteria will the project be evaluated?
Question 9
You must cite the specific source used.
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From which specific journal did you cite the secondary data?
Question 10
The applicant must be at the interview.
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Is it necessary that the applicant be present during the interview?
Part B: Write an Email
Read the information and write an email in response. You have 7 minutes.
Email Writing Task
To: Registrar’s Office
Subject: Urgent Request for Official Digital Transcript
You are a student applying for an internship that requires your academic transcript. However, you recently noticed that an official digital copy of your transcript is urgently needed to complete the application process. The deadline for submission is approaching quickly, and you must ensure that the transcript reaches the appropriate party in time. You are writing to the Registrar’s Office to request this document.
Write an email to Registrar’s Office.
- Explain the problem origin: You realized a transcript is required last minute for an internship application.
- Provide specific context from the constraint: The digital copy must be official and is needed urgently.
- Ask for next steps/timeline: Request a timeline for receiving the document and any fees involved.
Perfect Score Answer30/30
SubjectUrgent Request for Official Digital Transcript
Dear Registrar’s Office,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to urgently request an official digital copy of my academic transcript, which has become unexpectedly crucial for my ongoing internship application. Inadvertently, I overlooked this requirement until today, and the deadline to submit my documents is fast approaching. Your immediate assistance in this matter would greatly benefit my application process. Please advise on the expected timeline for procuring this document and any associated fees that need addressing.
Thank you for your prompt attention to rectify this oversight.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Score30 / 30
Logic
The response exhibits a proactive and professional tone with advanced vocabulary, clearly addressing the urgency of the request and efficiently managing the problem.
Golden Vocabulary
InadvertentlyRectifyProcure
High Score Answer25/30
SubjectRequest for an Official Digital Transcript
Dear Registrar’s Office,
I am writing to request an official digital copy of my transcript for an internship application. Unfortunately, I have just realized that it is urgently required. Could you please assist me in getting this document as soon as possible? I would appreciate it if you could also inform me about any fees that might apply.
Thank you very much for your help.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Score25 / 30
Logic
The email is polite and clear, directly asking for the needed document while providing the necessary context.
Golden Vocabulary
UrgentlyAssist
Part C: Academic Discussion
Write a response to the academic discussion. You have 10 minutes.
Academic Discussion Topic
Your professor is teaching a class in Economic. During the lecture, the professor asks the following question.
Professor
Welcome to today’s economic debate. Assuming that productivity levels remain constant, we need to evaluate other factors such as consumer spending, commercial real estate, and long-term labor market changes. Is the ‘Work From Home’ trend better for the overall economy than traditional office-based work?
Student A
John argues that working from home reduces commuting costs and time, which increases worker satisfaction and productivity while lowering transportation emissions. This leads to higher disposable income and less strain on public infrastructure, benefiting the overall economy.
Student B
Maria disagrees, adding that while remote work has benefits, it also reduces spending on local businesses near offices and threatens the commercial real estate market, possibly causing job losses in related sectors. Therefore, the economic impact is more complex than just productivity gains.
Perfect Score Answer30/30
While John emphasizes the reduced commuting benefits of remote work, he fails to consider the profound economic implications of declining urban commercial real estate demand. Research by the International Monetary Fund highlights that commercial real estate revitalizes local economies by supporting businesses ranging from cafes to cleaning services. The shift to home-based work decreases this demand, risking urban economic decline. Beyond this, the paradigm shift in work localization affects tax revenues crucial for public goods financing, which remote work may undermine. A specific illustration is San Francisco, where property tax revenues have sharply dropped as companies downsize office spaces, leading to reduced city services and economic instability. Thus, the assumption that working from home straightforwardly benefits the economy overlooks the intricate fiscal mechanisms and local economic ecosystems involved.
Score30 / 30
Logic
This student identifies a critical flaw in the overly optimistic view of remote work by addressing the complex economic effects on urban centers and public financing. They provide a specific, real-world example (San Francisco) and use precise academic vocabulary, making the argument very strong.
Golden Vocabulary
paradigm shiftcommercial real estatefiscal mechanisms
High Score Answer25/30
I believe that working from home is better for the economy because it saves time and money for workers who do not need to commute. This extra money can be spent on other things, helping businesses in different areas. For example, if employees save money on travel, they might spend more on online shopping or hobbies. However, it is also true that local shops near offices may lose customers. Overall, I think the benefits of increased worker comfort and flexibility help the economy more than the problems caused by remote work.
Score25 / 30
Logic
This essay gives a clear opinion and explains it logically, but it uses a general example instead of specific facts. The vocabulary is good but not as advanced, and the argument is less detailed.
Golden Vocabulary
commuteflexibility