TOEFL Speaking Task 2

Campus Announcement: The university will extend library hours to 24/7 during finals week, from December 10 to December 20. This change aims to provide students with more flexible study time. Additionally, the library will offer free coffee and tea in the lobby each night from 10 PM to 2 AM to help students stay alert during late-night study sessions.

M: Did you see the announcement about the library being open all night during finals? That's great! W: I'm not so sure. I mean, it sounds good in theory, but I think it might cause more problems than it solves. M: Why? I thought you'd be happy about the free coffee and tea. W: Well, the 24-hour access is nice, but the free coffee is actually a bad idea. If everyone drinks coffee late at night, they'll be too wired to sleep even after they leave. That can mess up their sleep schedules and hurt their performance on exams. M: I see your point. But the extended hours still help students who are night owls. W: True, but the announcement doesn't mention any extra security or staff. The library is already crowded during finals, and without more study space, having it open 24/7 just means more noise and distraction. I think they should have added more quiet study areas instead of just extending the hours.