TOEFL Speaking Task 2

Campus Announcement: Starting next semester, the university will extend library hours to 2 AM on weekdays and weekends. This change aims to provide more flexible study time for students, especially during exam periods. To accommodate the extended hours, the library will reduce the number of study rooms available for group bookings during daytime hours. Students are encouraged to use the quiet study areas instead.

Man: Did you see the announcement about the library hours? I think it's a great idea. As a night owl, I often can't concentrate until late evening, and the current 10 PM closing is way too early for me. Woman: I see your point, but I'm worried about the trade-off. They're cutting down group study rooms in the daytime. My study group meets every afternoon to work on projects, and there are already not enough rooms. Man: I understand, but for me, the extended hours solve a bigger problem. During finals, I've had to leave the library just when I'm in the zone. Plus, I rarely use group rooms anyway. Woman: But many students do, especially for collaborative assignments. It seems unfair to sacrifice daytime resources for those who prefer studying late at night. Man: Well, the announcement says we can use quiet areas, but they're not suitable for group discussions. Still, I think the benefit outweighs the drawback for most students.