TOEFL Speaking Task 2

Campus Notice: Extended Library Hours During Finals Week Starting next Monday, the university library will extend its hours to 24/7 for the final exam period. This change is intended to provide students with more flexible study spaces. Additionally, the library will add a quiet study floor on the third level to accommodate increased demand. Students are encouraged to use these resources to reduce stress and improve academic performance.

M: Did you see the announcement about the library staying open all night during finals? I think it's a great idea. W: Really? I'm not so sure. I mean, it sounds helpful, but I think it could cause more problems than it solves. M: How so? More study time seems like a win. W: Well, for one thing, I live in the dorms right next to the library. If it's open all night, there will be students coming and going at all hours, making noise. I need my sleep to do well on exams. M: That's a fair point, but the quiet floor might help. They're adding a whole new floor for quiet study. W: But that's the second issue—they're only adding one quiet floor, but the rest of the building will be group study zones. So, if I need absolute quiet, I'll have to compete for a spot on that one floor. It could get crowded fast. M: I see. So you think the extended hours don't really help because of noise and limited quiet space? W: Exactly. I'd rather have more quiet study areas during normal hours than all-night access that disrupts sleep.