Understanding Tone and Attitude in a Lecture Discussion
Listening Passage:
Speaker 1: I just got back from that lecture series on modern architecture, and I have to say, I was quite disappointed. The speaker had such a monotonous tone that it almost felt like a chore listening to her.
Speaker 2: Really? I thought she was supposed to be really engaging. What did you find uninteresting?
Speaker 1: Well, her slides were filled with text, and she barely made eye contact. It was like she was reading from a script without any passion for the subject.
Speaker 2: That’s too bad. I appreciate when speakers are animated; it really helps keep the audience invested.
Speaker 1: Exactly! It doesn't hurt to inject some enthusiasm, even when discussing complex ideas. It’s essential to connect with the audience.
Speaker 2: Agreed. Maybe next time, the organizers should provide guidelines to speakers on engaging their audience more effectively.
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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