TOEFL Speaking Task 2

Campus Announcement: The university will extend the library's operating hours to 24 hours during the final exam period, starting next Monday. This change aims to provide students with more flexible study spaces. Additionally, the university will increase the number of quiet study floors from two to three to accommodate the growing demand for silent study areas.

Woman: Did you see the announcement about the library? I think it's a great idea! Man: Really? I'm not so sure. Extending hours to 24/7 seems excessive, and it might be noisy at night. Woman: But that's exactly why they're adding another quiet floor. I often can't find a seat during finals, so having more quiet zones will really help me concentrate. Man: I see your point, but I worry about the extra costs. They might have to cut funding for other services, like the writing center. Woman: Actually, the announcement says they'll use a small grant from the alumni association, so no other services will be affected. Plus, having a quiet place at any hour reduces my stress, so I can study when I'm most productive. Man: Okay, I didn't know about the grant. That does change my mind a bit. I still think it's not necessary, but I can see why it helps you.