Understanding the Purpose of the Conversation
Listen to the following conversation between a student and a professor regarding the upcoming exams:
Student: Good afternoon, Professor! I wanted to talk to you about the structure of the exams this semester.
Professor: Sure! I'm glad you brought that up. The exams will primarily consist of multiple-choice questions, but there will also be a few essay questions to assess critical thinking.
Student: That makes sense. I was wondering how the essays will be graded.
Professor: Great question! The essays will be graded based on clarity, argument strength, and how well you support your claims with evidence.
Student: Thank you! That really helps. I also heard that we could form study groups. Is that recommended?
Professor: Absolutely! I encourage collaborative studying as it can enhance understanding and retention of course material.
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.