TOEFL iBT Practice Test 3

Topic: Geology & Climate Cycles

Task: Analyze the passage about "The Impact of Volcanic Activity on Global Climate." Pay close attention to "sentence insertion" questions and summary-style questions at the end.

Topic: Astronomy & Sociology

Task: Listen to a conversation about a student's internship application, an academic lecture on "Exoplanet Atmosphere Detection," and a lecture on "The Evolution of Urban Social Networks."

Focus: Distinguish between the professor's main thesis and the supporting evidence provided for each theory.

Practice Prompts

• Task 1: Do you prefer working in an environment that is highly competitive or one that emphasizes teamwork? Why?
• Task 2: A proposal to require all undergraduate students to complete a community service project before graduation.
• Task 3: The concept of "Observational Learning" in psychology.
• Task 4: Two methods by which deep-sea organisms survive high-pressure environments.

Writing Tasks

Task 1 (Integrated): Summarize the lecture concerning "The Efficacy of Remote Telemedicine" and address how it challenges the reading passage.

Task 2 (Academic Discussion): Participate in the forum: "Some argue that historical buildings should be preserved at all costs, while others believe they should be replaced with modern, efficient housing. What is your perspective?"