TOEFL Устная речь Task 2

Campus Announcement: Starting next semester, the university will extend library hours to 24/5 (Sunday through Thursday) and reduce weekend hours to 10 AM - 6 PM. The library will close at 6 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. The change aims to better allocate resources during peak study times and improve security staffing.

Man: Did you see the new library hours? I can't believe they're cutting weekend hours! That's when I do most of my research. Woman: Really? I actually think it's a great idea. Most students are busy on weekends with activities, and the library is often half-empty. Man: But some of us need it for group projects or quiet study. On Sundays, I always use the library to prep for Monday classes. Now it closes at 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday? That's too early. Woman: But they've extended the hours during the week until midnight. That's more useful for late-night cramming. And with fewer weekend hours, they can hire more security during the late-night weekday shifts, making it safer. Man: I still think it's unfair. Weekend afternoons are my prime time. The library is my office. Woman: Well, I guess we'll have to adjust. But the announcement says they'll add more study lounges in dorms to compensate. Man: That won't help me—I need the archives and reference books!