Student's Disappointment in Guest Lecture
Listen to the following conversation between a student named Liam and his friend Sarah, who have just attended a guest lecture:
Liam: I thought the lecture would be really exciting, but to tell you the truth, it felt somewhat disconnected from reality.
Sarah: Disconnected how? I thought the topics were interesting, especially the part about future technology.
Liam: Sure, the topics were interesting, but the presenter didn't really engage with the audience. It was all very one-sided. I wanted to hear more about how these technologies would actually impact us.
Sarah: Yeah, I guess I can see that. The examples he gave felt a bit abstract, didn't they?
Liam: Exactly! I mean, I’m all for innovation, but if we can't relate it to our everyday lives, what’s the point?
Sarah: Good point. I usually prefer talks where there's a back-and-forth, you know? Makes the ideas more relatable.
Liam: Totally! It just felt like a missed opportunity. I expected more interaction.
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.