Understanding Pragmatic Tone and Attitude
Listen to the following dialogue between a student and a professor regarding a research paper:
Student: Professor Reynolds, I wanted to talk to you about my research paper on climate change.
Professor: Of course! I’ve been looking forward to discussing your ideas. What specific aspects are you focusing on?
Student: I am particularly interested in the impact of climate change on coastal cities.
Professor: That's a timely topic! There’s a lot of data available on that. Are you planning to examine the economic implications as well?
Student: Yes, absolutely. I think that's crucial to understanding the full picture.
Professor: Great approach! Be sure to give consideration to the social aspects too, as they often intertwine with economic factors.
Student: I'll make sure to include that. I also wanted to ask about the sources. Are there specific journals you recommend?
Professor: Yes, definitely! Journals like 'Environmental Research Letters' and 'Global Environmental Change' would be excellent resources for your topic.
Student: Thank you! This really helps clarify my direction. I appreciate your guidance!
Professor: My pleasure! I’m excited to see where your research takes you.
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.
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