Understanding Tone and Attitude in Student-Professor Conversation
Listen to the following conversation between a student, Michael, and his professor, Dr. Lee, during office hours:
Michael: Good afternoon, Dr. Lee! I wanted to talk to you about my last paper.
Dr. Lee: Of course, Michael. I must say, I was quite impressed by your argumentation, but the execution seemed a bit rushed. It felt like you were trying to cover too much in too little space.
Michael: I appreciate your feedback. I thought getting all the points in would show I had done my research.
Dr. Lee: I understand your intentions, but sometimes less is more. Focusing on one or two strong points could have strengthened your paper significantly. How about we brainstorm some strategies to narrow your focus for the next assignment?
Michael: That sounds great, 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.