TOEIC Speaking Respond to Questions (Questions 5–7): Eating Out and Smartphone Apps

Questions five through seven: Respond to questions.

In this part of the test, you will answer three questions.

You will have three seconds to prepare after each question.

You will have fifteen seconds to respond to questions five and six,

and thirty seconds to respond to question seven.

Imagine that a restaurant chain is doing research in your country.

You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about eating out.

Hi, thanks for joining us today!

How often do you eat out, and who do you usually go with?

I'd say I eat out about twice a week, usually with colleagues.

We often grab a quick lunch near the office, which is a nice break from work.

And what kind of food do you enjoy most when you eat out?

Honestly, I'm a big fan of Thai food!

I love dishes that are spicy and full of fresh herbs.

When you choose a new restaurant, which is most important to you:

the price, the location, or online reviews? Why?

For me, online reviews matter the most.

Prices are usually listed on the menu anyway, so they're easy to compare.

But reviews tell you what the experience is actually like.

For instance, last month I almost booked a popular steak house,

but dozens of reviews mentioned slow service and cold food.

So I chose a smaller place instead, and it turned out to be fantastic!

Practice set two.

Imagine that a technology company is doing research in your country.

You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about smartphone apps.

Hello! Today we're talking about smartphones and apps.

How many hours a day do you spend on your phone, and what for?

Probably around three hours a day, if I'm honest.

Mostly for messaging, reading the news, and listening to podcasts on my commute.

What kind of app have you downloaded most recently?

Just last week, I downloaded a language learning app.

I'm trying to improve my Spanish before a trip to Madrid in the spring!

Do you think people should limit the time they spend on their phones? Why or why not?

Yes, I definitely think people should set some limits.

Phones are incredibly useful, but they can easily steal our attention.

Many people check their screens without even thinking about it,

and that affects their sleep and their concentration at work.

Personally, I switch off notifications after nine in the evening,

and since I started doing that, I've been sleeping much better.