TOEFL 2026 Writing Practice Test #5
Score Level: 90+ | Difficulty: Intermediate
Part A: Build a Sentence
Answer all 10 questions. You have 45 seconds for each question.
Question 1
I am looking for the exit.
Do [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Do you know how to get out?
Question 2
I have some extra coffee here.
Would [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Would you like to have some coffee?
Question 3
The guest speaker will arrive soon.
Can [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Can you tell me what time he will arrive?
Question 4
We are discussing a new campus policy.
About [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
About which topic are you writing your final report?
Question 5
The fitness center moved to a new hall.
Is [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Is that the gym where the team usually practices?
Question 6
I missed the last bus to downtown.
Can [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Can you tell me whether another bus is coming?
Question 7
The university changed the tuition fees.
How [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
How can I find out why the price was increased?
Question 8 (⚠ Trap word: have)
I'm checking the lab's latest data.
[ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
How can I find out whether the data has been collected yet?
Question 9 (⚠ Trap word: have)
Knowing earlier would have changed things.
[ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Would you have joined if you had known about it earlier?
Question 10 (⚠ Trap word: fix)
He got his computer fixed at the shop.
[ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Do you know if he had his computer fixed?
Part B: Write an Email
Read the information and write an email in response. You have 7 minutes.
Email Writing Task
To: Librarian
Subject: Request regarding Library – 1
As a graduate student at City University, you have been working on your thesis involving Renaissance literature. Unfortunately, one of the critical books needed for your research is not available in your university’s library. Upon further inquiry, you discover that the book is only available at a partner university. Therefore, you need to request an inter-library loan to access this essential resource.
Write an email to Librarian.
- Explain that the book necessary for your thesis on Renaissance literature is unavailable at your university.
- Mention that the book is exclusively available at a partner university’s library.
- Ask for guidance on the inter-library loan process and inquire about the expected timeline for receiving the book.
Dear Librarian,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to address an issue concerning my ongoing thesis on Renaissance literature. Inadvertently, I have encountered an impasse due to the unavailability of a pivotal book within our library’s archives. Upon diligent investigation, I have discerned that the only accessible copy resides at a partner university’s library.
To rectify this predicament, I would appreciate your guidance on initiating an inter-library loan. Furthermore, I seek clarification on the anticipated timeline for accessing this material. Your assistance in this matter is vital for the continuation of my scholarly research. Please let me know the necessary steps at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Kind regards,
[Your Name]
Score: 30/30
Logic
The essay demonstrates an advanced command of language and structure, effectively articulating the problem and resolution in a professional manner.
Golden Vocabulary
Inadvertently · Rectify · Discerned · Impass · Pivotal
Hello Librarian,
I’m a student at City University and am working on my thesis on Renaissance literature. I discovered that an essential book is not available in our library but can be found at a partner university. Could you help me with the process of getting an inter-library loan? Also, I’d like to know how long it might take to get the book.
Thank you very much for your assistance.
Best,
[Your Name]
Score: 25/30
Logic
The response is polite, clear, and covers the necessary points but lacks advanced vocabulary and complexity in sentence structure.
Golden Vocabulary
Essential · Assistance · Process
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 discussion. We often hear about work-life balance and productivity improvements. Assuming that companies can maintain overall output without loss in quality or quantity, should the standard work week be reduced to 4 days with no reduction in pay? Consider the economic and social impacts carefully before giving your opinion.
Student A
Michael argues that a shorter work week boosts employee productivity and mental health, which ultimately benefits companies through higher efficiency and reduced absenteeism.
Student B
Emily disagrees, stating that while fewer work days sound appealing, they may lead to increased work pressure on the reduced days and could harm the work-life balance instead.
While Emily argues that fewer work days might increase pressure during those days, she fails to consider the fundamental economic principle that worker productivity often correlates more with well-being than with mere hours spent working. Reducing the work week without pay cuts can enhance autonomy and job satisfaction, thereby facilitating a paradigm shift in labor economics. Consider the Icelandic trial from 2015 to 2019, where employees transitioned to a four-day work week without reduced pay. The results showed significant improvements in productivity and employee happiness, while companies saw no drop in output. This case exemplifies that the statistical probability of productivity loss is often overestimated. Hence, reducing work hours under the assumption of constant pay does not necessarily lead to negative economic outcomes; rather, it can promote sustainable work practices and better mental health, vital factors for long-term economic growth.
Score: 30/30
Logic
This student identified the weak point in the opposing argument (increased pressure), and used a real-world example (Icelandic trial) to deepen their point. The logic digs into economic principles and worker well-being, which makes the essay very convincing.
Golden Vocabulary
autonomy · facilitate · paradigm shift
I agree with Michael that reducing the work week to four days without lowering pay can be beneficial. When workers have shorter weeks, they often feel less tired and more motivated, which can increase productivity. For example, if a company allows employees to work four days but maintain the same pay, workers might use their extra day off to rest or handle personal matters, returning more focused. This helps improve their work quality. However, some people like Emily say that fewer days could mean more pressure to finish work faster. Even so, with good planning, this problem can be managed. Overall, a four-day work week seems like a positive change for workers and companies alike.
Score: 25/30
Logic
This student gave a clear and logical reason with a hypothetical example. However, the argument lacks the depth and specific real-world evidence found in the 30-point answer, making it less persuasive.
Golden Vocabulary
motivated · manage