TOEFL Speaking Task 2

Campus Announcement: Starting next semester, the university will extend library hours to 2 AM on weekdays and open a new 24-hour study lounge in the Student Center. To fund this, the library will reduce its print journal collection by 30% and rely more on digital subscriptions. The administration believes this change will better accommodate students' varied study schedules and increase access to resources.

M: Did you see the announcement about the library? I'm really excited about the extended hours. As a night owl, I often have to leave the library at midnight when I'm in the middle of a project. Now I can stay until 2 AM and be more productive. That's a huge win for me. Also, a 24-hour lounge in the Student Center is perfect for group projects. My study group often meets late, and we struggle to find a quiet place. This will solve that problem. W: But what about cutting the print journals? I'm a history major, and many of my primary sources are only available in print. I worry that reducing the collection will hurt my research. M: I see your point, but honestly, I rarely use print journals. Everything I need is online now. And the announcement says they're expanding digital subscriptions, so I think we'll have even more access overall. Plus, the extra study time is worth it. I'm fully in favor.