Understanding Advisor's Tone in Thesis Discussion
Listen carefully to the following conversation between a graduate student and their academic advisor:
Student: Good afternoon, Dr. Harris! I wanted to discuss my thesis topic with you.
Advisor: Of course! What are you thinking about focusing on?
Student: I’m really passionate about renewable energy, but I’m not sure if I should narrow it down further.
Advisor: That sounds like a great area! It might be beneficial to concentrate on a specific technology or issue within renewable energy.
Student: I was considering looking at solar energy specifically. What do you think?
Advisor: I think that’s an excellent choice. Solar energy is a hot topic, and research in that area is very much needed. However, make sure you think about how you want to approach it.
Student: Thank you! I appreciate your guidance. I feel a bit more confident now!
Advisor: You're welcome! Let me know if you need more help as you develop your ideas.
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.