TOEFL Speaking Task 2

Campus Announcement: New Meal Plan Options. Starting next semester, the university will offer two meal plan tiers: the 'Standard' plan (10 meals/week) and the 'Premium' plan (14 meals/week). The Standard plan will cost $4,500 per semester, while the Premium plan will be $5,200. Students currently on the unlimited plan must choose one of the new options. The change aims to reduce food waste and give students more flexibility.

Woman: Did you see the announcement about the meal plans? I'm really frustrated. Man: Yeah, I read it. Why are you upset? The new plans seem cheaper than the unlimited one we had before. Woman: That's true, but think about it. I usually eat on campus more than 14 times a week because of my late lab sessions. With the Premium plan, I'd still run out of meals by Thursday. Man: But you could just cook at home or eat out on weekends. Woman: That's not practical for me—my apartment has no kitchen, and eating out is expensive. Also, the Standard plan is way too limited for anyone with a busy schedule. Man: I see your point. So you'd rather keep the unlimited plan? Woman: Exactly. The new options don't fit students with irregular schedules, and they'll end up spending more money in the long run.