TOEFLスピーキング Task 2

Campus Announcement: The university will extend library hours to 24/5 (Sunday night through Friday night) starting next semester to accommodate student study needs. To fund this change, the library will reduce its print journal collection by 20% and rely more on digital subscriptions. Students are encouraged to use online resources.

M: Did you see the announcement about the library? I'm really excited about the 24-hour schedule. I often pull all-nighters before exams, and now I won't have to rush to leave at midnight. W: I get that, but I'm worried about cutting the print journals. I prefer reading physical copies for my research, and some older articles aren't available online. M: I see your point, but digital access is actually more convenient for me—I can search for keywords quickly. Also, most current journals are online anyway. W: True, but what about students who don't have reliable internet at home? They'll have to stay on campus even longer. M: That's a fair concern, but the extended hours give them more time to use the library's computers and Wi-Fi. Plus, the announcement says they'll add more digital training workshops. W: Hmm, I hadn't thought of that. I still prefer print, but I guess the new hours are a bigger win for most students.