Campus Announcement: The university will extend the library's hours to 24/5 (Sunday night through Friday night) starting next semester. This change aims to accommodate students' varied study schedules. To fund this, the library will reduce its weekend hours from 10 AM - 10 PM to 12 PM - 6 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. The administration believes this trade-off will benefit the majority of students.
🎧 Listening Conversation
M: Did you see the announcement about the library hours? I'm really excited about the 24/5 schedule. I often pull all-nighters before exams, and having the library open all night during the week would be a lifesaver. The quiet study areas are much better than my dorm.
W: I see your point, but I'm not happy about it. Cutting weekend hours is a big problem for me. I work part-time on weekdays, so weekends are my main time to do research for my papers. Now I'll have less time on Saturdays and Sundays.
M: But you could just come on weekdays after work? The library will be open later.
W: But I'm usually exhausted after work, and I need to relax. Plus, the weekend is when group projects meet. Many students have jobs, so this change really hurts us.
❓ Question The man expresses his opinion about the announcement. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives.
📊 TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Rubric
Delivery: Fluency, pronunciation, intonation
Language Use: Grammar, vocabulary, sentence variety
Topic Development: Accurately restate the student's opinion and two reasons
Scored 0-30 based on holistic scoring (original 0-4, scaled to 30). 30s preparation, 60s response.
💡 Answering Tips
Take quick notes on the student's opinion and two reasons during reading and listening
State the student's opinion first (support or oppose), then explain the two reasons
Use template phrases: "The student believes... because... First... Second..."
Keep within 60s; ensure clarity and fluency
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