Understanding the Purpose of a Conversation about Scholarships
Listen to the following conversation between a student, John, and his university's financial advisor, Ms. Peters:
John: Hi Ms. Peters, I wanted to ask about the different scholarship opportunities available for international students.
Ms. Peters: Of course, John! There are a variety of scholarships aimed specifically at international students. Some are based on academic achievement, while others consider financial need or extracurricular involvement. I can give you a list of those...
John: That would be really helpful. I heard that some scholarships also require essays or letters of recommendation?
Ms. Peters: Yes, that's correct. Most of the more competitive scholarships will require you to submit essays or recommendation letters to demonstrate your suitability. Would you like tips on writing those?
John: Yes, I would appreciate that. Thank 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.