TOEFL 2026 Writing Practice Test #7
Score Level: 90+ | Difficulty: Intermediate
Part A: Build a Sentence
Answer all 10 questions. You have 45 seconds for each question.
Question 1
I want to check the book status.
Do [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Do you know if the book is here?
Question 2
That student won the first prize.
Is [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Is that the boy who won it?
Question 3
I don't know the meeting time.
Can [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Can you tell me when it starts?
Question 4
I need help with my course selection.
Would [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Would you like to meet with my academic advisor?
Question 5
I can't log into the school portal.
Can [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Can you tell me how I can reset password?
Question 6
I want to join the photography club.
Do [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Do you know if they are still accepting new members?
Question 7
The history class is going on a trip.
Is [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Is that the museum where the tour will begin?
Question 8 (⚠ Trap word: are)
The grant requirements are very confusing.
[ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
Can you tell me what the most important factor in applying is?
Question 9 (⚠ Trap word: was)
Guidelines were created by the board.
[ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]?
For what purpose were those specific guidelines originally created?
Question 10 (⚠ Trap word: is)
The policy's effectiveness is not certain.
[ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ].
It remains to be seen whether the new policy will be effective.
Part B: Write an Email
Read the information and write an email in response. You have 7 minutes.
Email Writing Task
To: Career Center
Subject: Request to Reschedule Interview Appointment
You are a dedicated student preparing for a major career transition. An exciting interview opportunity has emerged with a top-tier company, scheduled to take place at the same time as a mandatory final exam crucial for your degree. Rescheduling the interview is imperative to successfully manage both aspects of your academic and professional commitments.
Write an email to Career Center.
- Explain the problem origin where the interview was scheduled but conflicts with a mandatory exam.
- Provide specific context about the importance of both the exam and the interview for your academic and career goals.
- Ask for next steps or timeline for rescheduling the interview.
Subject: Request to Reschedule Interview Appointment
Dear Career Center Team,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing with utmost respect to discuss a scheduling issue I have encountered with my upcoming interview scheduled by your office. Inadvertently, this interview coincides with a mandatory final exam, integral to my academic pursuits. This unforeseen overlap poses a significant dilemma as both the exam and the interview are pivotal to my future academic and professional endeavours.
To rectify this scheduling conflict, I kindly request your assistance in exploring possible alternatives to reschedule the interview. I am eager to discuss opportunities to contribute to the esteemed organization and believe rescheduling will allow me to perform to the best of my capabilities without compromising my academic obligations.
I appreciate your understanding and anticipate your guidance on the next steps. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
Score: 30/30
Logic
The essay demonstrates a high level of professionalism and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The writer uses advanced vocabulary and effectively communicates the importance of both commitments.
Golden Vocabulary
Inadvertently · Rectify · Endeavours · Exploring · Obligations
Subject: Scheduling Conflict with Interview
Dear Career Center,
I am writing to inform you of a scheduling conflict that has arisen with my upcoming interview. It is set at the same time as a mandatory final exam which I must attend to complete my degree.
Could you please advise if there is a possibility to reschedule the interview? I am very keen on pursuing the opportunity and believe it is crucial for my career growth.
Thank you for your assistance and understanding.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Score: 25/30
Logic
The response is clear and straightforward, effectively communicating the issue and requesting a resolution. It maintains a polite tone but lacks the depth and advanced language of a perfect score.
Golden Vocabulary
Conflict · Advisable · Crucial · Pursuing · Assistance
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
Today, we will discuss how automation is transforming the economy and jobs. Automation uses machines and software to perform tasks without much human help. Assuming that automation can increase efficiency and lower costs, it also may change the structure of the job market. This change raises concerns about how the middle class will be affected. Now, considering both benefits and risks, is automation ultimately a creator of better jobs or a destroyer of the middle class?
John
I believe automation creates better jobs because it removes workers from dangerous, repetitive work and allows them to focus on more creative and technical tasks. For example, in factories, machines handle the harmful heavy lifting, while workers manage and improve these machines. This shift raises the quality of jobs available to workers and helps the economy grow.
Emily
I think automation can hurt the middle class because it may replace many traditional jobs that require moderate skills. When machines do these jobs, many middle-class workers might lose employment or only find lower-paying jobs. This could increase inequality and make it harder for middle-class families to maintain their living standards.
While Emily argues that automation mainly harms the middle class, she fails to consider the fundamental mechanism of job evolution through technological progress. Automation does not simply replace jobs; it facilitates a paradigm shift where obsolete roles give way to new, more complex ones requiring higher skills. For instance, the rise of industrial robots in automotive manufacturing initially displaced manual workers. Yet, it simultaneously created demand for specialized robot technicians and software engineers, a transition widely observed in countries like Germany’s advanced manufacturing sectors. This example reveals why automation ultimately creates better jobs: it pushes the labor market towards greater autonomy, innovation, and productivity, crucial factors for long-term economic growth. Ignoring this deeper process oversimplifies the debate and misses the significant benefits automation delivers to the middle class by fostering skills development and better employment possibilities.
Score: 30/30
Logic
This student used a specific real-world example of Germany’s automotive industry to show how automation changes jobs but creates more skilled roles. This precise evidence makes the argument very strong. The student also pointed out a key flaw in the opposing view, which improves the logical depth of their response.
Golden Vocabulary
paradigm shift · autonomy · facilitates
I believe automation creates better jobs because it helps people move from boring, repetitive tasks to more interesting and skilled work. For example, if factories use machines to do the hard work, workers can learn to operate and fix those machines. This change can give workers better job opportunities and help the economy. However, some people worry that automation might take away many jobs that middle-class people do. But overall, I think the benefits are greater because new jobs often require better skills and pay more than old jobs.
Score: 25/30
Logic
The argument is clear and well organized, using a general example of factory work. However, it lacks a specific real-world example and deeper critical thinking, which is why it scores lower than the 30-point answer.
Golden Vocabulary
repetitive · opportunities