Understanding Tone and Attitude in Festival Feedback
Listening Passage:
Speaker 1: I just came out of the latest cultural festival, and honestly, I found it lacking in depth. The performers seemed to prioritize entertainment over authenticity, which was disappointing. I expected to see more traditional art forms.
Speaker 2: I know what you mean. The food was amazing, but I felt like the workshops didn't really offer anything new. They spent more time on showcasing recipes instead of teaching techniques that we could use.
Speaker 3: Exactly! And the panel discussions were just surface-level. I was hoping for a deeper dive into the cultural significance of the practices being showcased, but instead, it felt like they glossed over the issues. It's frustrating when you see such potential and then it falls flat.
Speaker 4: Right? I came to learn about the historical context of the exhibits, but instead, they just skimmed the surface. I felt alienated rather than engaged. Honestly, I think such events should focus more on education rather than just being crowd-pleasers.
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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