Understanding Tone and Attitude in Student-Adviser Conversation
Listen to the following conversation between a student and their academic advisor:
Student: Hello, I wanted to talk about my course selections for next semester.
Advisor: Sure! I’m glad you came in. It's important to think carefully about your courses.
Student: Yeah, I'm really excited but I also feel a bit overwhelmed with all the options.
Advisor: That’s totally understandable. Sometimes it can be a bit daunting with so many choices available.
Student: Right! I was thinking about taking advanced physics, but I've heard it's really tough.
Advisor: It can be challenging, but if you’re passionate about it, I think you should give it a shot!
Student: You really think it’s okay to push myself like that?
Advisor: Absolutely! Growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones.
Student: Thanks! That makes me feel a lot better about my decision.
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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