Importance of Historical Sites
Listen carefully to the following dialogue between a tour guide and a tourist.
Tour Guide: Welcome to our city tour! Today, we will explore some fascinating historical sites.
Tourist: That sounds great! Why are these sites important?
Tour Guide: These sites give us insight into our local culture and history. For example, the old town hall represents our city's founding.
Tourist: I see! And what can we learn from the old cathedral?
Tour Guide: The cathedral showcases our architectural heritage and serves as a gathering place for the community.
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.