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TOEFL iBT Practice Test 41

AI-generated practice paper in the style of TOEFL iBT — original material, not a reproduction of any real exam paper, following the official task types. Listening audio is read aloud by your browser's voice. For Speaking you can record yourself and compare with a model answer, and Writing tasks include a model answer — neither is scored automatically, since that needs real speech and writing evaluation this site does not offer for this exam.

Reading

Complete the Words

Type the missing letters to complete the words in the paragraph.

Every autumn, billions of birds leave their breeding grounds and fly thousands of kilometres south. How they find their way puzzled scientists for centuries. We now know that many species use several compa at once. They det the Earth's magnetic field, fol the position of the setting sun, and at night ste by patterns of stars. Young birds inhe a rough sense of direction but ref it with experience. Sadly, bright city lig can conf them, and thousands collide with build during each migration sea.

Read in Daily Life

Read the text and answer the questions.

Timetable: Riverside Pottery Studio Tuesday: Wheel throwing (beginners), 6:00 p.m. Thursday: Hand-building techniques, 6:00 p.m. Saturday: Open studio (all levels), 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Glazing and firing are included in the price; finished pieces are ready for collection about two weeks after your last session.

1. Which session is open to people of any skill level?

2. When can a student expect to collect a finished piece?

Group chat: Marketing team Tom: Reminder that the client meeting has moved to 10:30 tomorrow. Ines: Is it still in Room B? Tom: No, Room B is booked. We're in the glass room on the fourth floor. Ines: Got it. Should I bring the printed brochures? Tom: Just the samples of the new packaging. Yasmin is bringing laptops. Ines: Great, see you there.

3. Where will the meeting take place?

4. What will Ines bring?

Read an Academic Passage

Read the passage and answer the questions.

The placebo effect refers to a measurable improvement in a patient's condition following treatment with an inert substance or sham procedure, an effect long recognised in medicine but only gradually understood in physiological terms. Researchers now believe the effect arises from genuine neurobiological processes rather than mere self-deception: brain-imaging studies show that placebo pain relief, for instance, activates the same opioid-related pain-suppressing pathways engaged by actual analgesic drugs, and this activation can be blocked by administering a drug that specifically inhibits opioid receptors, strong evidence that the effect involves real, measurable brain chemistry rather than only a patient's subjective report of feeling better. Expectation and prior experience appear central to the effect's strength; patients who have previously experienced genuine relief from a particular type of pill are more likely to show a strong placebo response to an inactive version of a similar-looking pill, suggesting the brain has, in effect, learned to associate the ritual of treatment with relief. Certain placebo effects also depend on context in ways that surprise many people: a placebo injection often produces a stronger response than an identical placebo in pill form, likely because an injection is culturally associated with more serious, effective medical intervention. This research has practical implications for clinical trial design, since researchers must account for these expectation-driven effects when isolating a drug's genuine pharmacological benefit, but it also raises unresolved ethical questions about whether and how doctors might ethically harness this effect in ordinary practice.

5. According to the passage, what evidence suggests the placebo effect involves genuine brain chemistry?

6. As used in the passage, "inert" most nearly means

7. What can be inferred about a placebo injection compared to a placebo pill?

8. Why does the author mention clinical trial design near the end of the passage?

9. What is the main idea of the passage?

Listening

Listen and Choose a Response

Listen to each speaker, then choose the best response.

1. Choose the best response.

2. Choose the best response.

3. Choose the best response.

4. Choose the best response.

5. Choose the best response.

6. Choose the best response.

7. Choose the best response.

8. Choose the best response.

Listen to a Conversation

Listen to the conversation, then answer the questions.

9. What are Anna and Frank deciding on?

10. Why do they choose the food bank over the shelter?

11. What will Frank help with next?

Listen to an Announcement

Listen to the announcement, then answer the questions.

12. Where is the blood drive being held?

13. What do donors receive after giving blood?

Listen to an Academic Talk

Listen to part of a lecture, then answer the questions.

14. How did medieval art often signal importance?

15. What is the vanishing point?

16. Who is credited with formally demonstrating linear perspective?

17. What was the overall effect of linear perspective on painting?

Writing

Build a Sentence

Click the words and phrases to put them in the correct order.

1. Did the plumber fix the leak?

2. What did the neighbours complain about?

3. Did the author know the poet personally?

4. Who painted this portrait?

5. Are you afraid of flying?

Write an Email

Write an email that responds to the situation.

Your friend is thinking about studying at your university, and asks you about the courses. Write an email to your friend. In your email, do the following: - Tell her what you like about your course. - Mention one difficulty. - Give her advice about applying.
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Model answer: Hi Nadia, Thanks for your message! I'm really happy to tell you about my course. I study environmental science, and what I like most is that we do a lot of fieldwork. Last month we spent a week in the mountains measuring the quality of river water, which was great fun. One difficulty is that there is a lot of reading, and the statistics module is quite hard. You need to keep up from the very beginning. My advice is to apply early, because places fill quickly, and to write a strong personal statement about why you care about the environment. If you like, I can read your draft before you send it. Let me know how it goes! Love, Priya

Write for an Academic Discussion

Read the discussion and write a post that contributes to it.

Dr. Patel: Our topic in urban studies is city life. Do you think people are happier living in big cities or in small towns? Consider jobs, environment and community, and share your view. Nora: Big cities. There are more opportunities, more culture, and you're never bored. Ethan: Small towns are better. It's quieter, cheaper and people know each other. I feel much less stressed there. Write a post that contributes to the discussion (at least 100 words).
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Model answer: I believe happiness depends more on a person's stage of life than on the size of the place. Nora is right that big cities offer many jobs, universities and cultural events, which is especially attractive for young people who are starting their careers. However, Ethan's points are equally valid. Housing in large cities is expensive, and the noise and crowds can be exhausting. In a small town, neighbours often support one another, and it is easier to enjoy nature. Personally, I grew up in a small town and now study in a city. I appreciate the opportunities here, but I imagine I would like to raise a family somewhere calmer. Perhaps the best answer is to have the chance to try both.

Speaking

Listen and Repeat

Listen to each sentence and repeat it exactly.

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Model answer: Please cite your sources correctly.
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Model answer: Why is the traffic so heavy today?
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Model answer: Before boarding, make sure your carry-on luggage meets the airline's size requirements.
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Model answer: Even experienced climbers were surprised by how quickly conditions changed near the summit.
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Model answer: The orchestra's conductor explained that the piece requires unusually precise timing between sections.

Take an Interview

Answer each interview question. Speak for about 45 seconds.

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Model answer: I try to reduce my impact mainly by cycling instead of driving, carrying a reusable water bottle, and buying secondhand clothes whenever possible instead of always purchasing new ones.
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Model answer: The first change I made was switching to a reusable coffee cup a few years ago, after learning how many disposable cups end up in landfill every single day around the world.
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Model answer: The hardest habit has been reducing food waste. I still occasionally buy more groceries than I actually need and end up throwing some away, even though I've tried to plan my meals more carefully.
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Model answer: I think individual actions matter, but mainly when combined with pressure on companies and governments to change their practices too. Personal habits alone can't solve climate change, but they do build awareness and demand for bigger change.
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