Connecting Course Selections and Career Goals
Listen carefully to the following conversation between a student and her academic advisor.
Student: Hi, Professor Lee! I wanted to ask about my course selections for next semester.
Advisor: Sure, I can help you with that. What major are you considering? It’s important to choose classes that align with your career goals.
Student: I’m still undecided, but I’m leaning toward environmental science or biology.
Advisor: Both are excellent choices, but they have different requirements. Environmental science will require more courses focused on ecology and policy. On the other hand, biology has a stronger emphasis on laboratory work and research.
Student: That makes sense. Would you recommend taking any electives related to these fields?
Advisor: Yes, definitely! Taking electives in statistics and geography can benefit you in environmental science, while courses in chemistry will support your biology studies.
Note: This question has been adapted from its original format to accommodate a reading-based version. In the official TOEFL exam, speaking and listening sections require verbal responses and audio prompts, which are not represented here. Please note that this adaptation may not fully reflect the nature or difficulty of the official exam. The audio feature for these sections will be available soon.