TOEFL Speaking Task 2

Campus Announcement: The university will extend library hours to 24/5 (Monday through Friday) starting next semester to accommodate students' diverse study schedules. To fund this change, a small technology fee of $30 per semester will be added to tuition. The library will also reduce its print journal collection to create more quiet study spaces.

Man: Did you see the announcement about the library? I'm really excited about the 24-hour access on weekdays. As a night owl, I always struggle to find a quiet place to study after 10 PM. My dorm is too noisy, and the coffee shops close early. This will be a game-changer for me. Woman: I get that, but the $30 fee is a bit much, don't you think? I hardly use the library at night, and I already pay so much for tuition. Plus, they're getting rid of some print journals. I actually need those for my history research - not everything is digitized, you know. Man: I see your point, but the fee is only $30 per semester - that's less than a pizza per month. And for students like me who need late-night study, it's worth it. Besides, they're not eliminating all journals, just some, and the extra quiet zones will benefit everyone during the day too. Woman: Well, when you put it that way, maybe it's not so bad. But I still worry about the journal cuts for my department.