TOEFLスピーキング Task 2

Campus Announcement: Starting next semester, the university will extend library hours to 24/5 (Sunday through Thursday nights) and increase the number of study carrels on the second floor. The extension aims to accommodate students' late-night study needs, especially during exams. To fund this, the library will reduce its print journal subscriptions by 20%, shifting to more digital access.

M: Did you see the library announcement? I'm really happy about it. I often pull all-nighters before finals, and having the library open all night is a lifesaver. Plus, more carrels mean I can finally get a quiet spot without hunting for 20 minutes. W: I get the late-night benefit, but cutting print journals? That's a huge loss. As a history major, I rely on primary sources in print that aren't fully digitized. And the digital versions are often behind paywalls or have clunky interfaces. M: But most of us use online articles anyway. Plus, they said they're increasing digital access, so we'll have more options, not fewer. I think it's a fair trade. W: I disagree. The reduction is 20%—that's not just a few journals. For research-heavy fields, this hurts. And the extra study space only helps during exams, while journal cuts affect us all year round. I'd rather have the journals.