TOEFL 2026 Speaking Practice — Level Easy (for score 80+) #14

Listen to each question and give a spoken response. Aim to speak for 20–30 seconds per answer.

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I remember a time when I went hiking at Bukhansan Mountain last month with my two best friends. When we finally reached the peak, the view was absolutely breathtaking, so I took a photo of the scenery. I decided to share it on Instagram right away because the experience felt so exhilarating. I mean, I really wanted to capture that feeling of accomplishment and show everyone how stunning the city looked from up there. Not only that, but sharing it felt like a way to preserve the memory, you know? It’s like, when you post a picture, it becomes more than just a file on your phone; it’s a way to connect with your friends. As a result, looking back at that post always brings back such happy memories of our trip.

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I remember a time when I went to a nice cafe with my best friend last weekend. We ordered this really pretty pancake stack with lots of fruit and syrup. It looked amazing, so I took a photo of it. I decided to share it on my social media account because I wanted my friends to know where we were. Um, I also just thought it looked cool. I guess I share photos like that because it’s a fun way to keep memories of my day. It’s nice to look back at my profile and see all the fun things I did with my friends. It’s just a simple way to stay connected, you know?

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In my daily life, I tend to be a bit selective about what I share online. I do take plenty of photos, but I mostly keep them in a private folder on my phone rather than posting everything to social media. I’d say I’m pretty intentional about this because I want to actually enjoy the moment instead of worrying about how my feed looks. For instance, last month when I went to a concert for my favorite band, The Strokes, I only took one or two quick pictures. I felt like if I spent the whole time filming, the experience wouldn’t have resonated with me as deeply. It’s inherently better to just be present. As a result, my social media is just a small highlight reel, which I think is a much more healthy approach for me.

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In my daily life, I tend to take a lot of photos, but I don’t really share them on social media. I love taking pictures of my food or nice scenery because it helps me remember those moments later. But, I prefer to keep them in my private gallery instead of posting them online. I think I do this because I like to keep my personal life private. I mean, social media can feel a bit overwhelming sometimes, right? So, I just feel more comfortable enjoying the photos by myself. It’s just easier for me to look back at my memories on my own phone without worrying about what other people think about them.

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Personally, I believe that constant photo-taking can actually ruin the experience, because it keeps us from being fully present. You know, last month I went to a concert for my favorite band, Coldplay, in Seoul. I spent so much time trying to get the perfect video for my Instagram story that I barely even looked at the stage. I was so focused on my screen that I didn’t really feel the music or the energy of the crowd. It was a bit counterintuitive, right? I was trying to capture the moment, but I inadvertently missed the whole thing. I think that when we prioritize sharing photos, we lose the chance to have a deep connection with the event. So, I’ve decided to put my phone away more often to truly appreciate my experiences.

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Personally, I believe that taking too many photos can actually ruin the moment. I mean, when I’m at a concert or a nice dinner, I sometimes see people spending the whole time trying to get the perfect shot. They are just looking at their screens instead of looking at the actual event. It’s like they aren’t even there because they are so busy trying to post it on social media. I think it’s better to just put the phone away and enjoy the experience while it’s happening. If you take too many photos, you might forget how you really felt because you were too focused on getting the right angle and things like that.

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I think that such policies are actually a really good idea, especially in museums. I mean, it’s easy to get so caught up in taking the perfect picture for social media that you completely miss the actual art in front of you. For instance, I remember visiting the National Gallery in London last year. I saw so many people standing in front of famous paintings, but they were just staring at their phone screens the whole time. It was honestly a bit sad because they weren’t really connecting with the work. I’d say that having ‘no-photo’ zones is inherently beneficial because it forces visitors to slow down and be present. As a result, people walk away with a much more profound appreciation for the exhibit. So yeah, I’m totally in favor of those restrictions.

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I think that such policies are actually a good idea in some places. I mean, I love taking pictures, but sometimes people are just too busy staring at their phone screens instead of looking at the actual art or the exhibit. Like, last month I went to a museum and there was this huge crowd just trying to get the perfect selfie, and it was pretty annoying because nobody was really looking at the paintings. So, I think it’s better if museums have some no-photo zones. That way, people can just focus on the experience and enjoy the moment without worrying about their social media posts or things like that.

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