Understanding Tone and Attitude in a Student-Professor Conversation
Listen to the following conversation between a student, Emily, and her professor, Dr. Thompson:
Emily: Professor Thompson, I wanted to discuss the feedback you provided on my last essay. I noticed you had a lot of comments about my argument structure.
Dr. Thompson: Yes, Emily, your ideas are insightful, but I felt that the organization could be clearer. It’s important to guide the reader through your thoughts.
Emily: I understand. I thought I was clear enough, but I guess maybe I overcomplicated certain parts.
Dr. Thompson: Exactly. Remember, simplicity often leads to stronger arguments. You have great potential; just focus on presenting your ideas directly. If you have any specific sections you want to go over, I’m here to help.
Emily: That sounds great! I appreciate your willingness to help. I’ll definitely bring my draft next time.
Dr. Thompson: Absolutely. I’m looking forward to it!
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.