TOEFLスピーキング Task 2

Campus Announcement: Starting next semester, the university will extend the library's weekday hours from 10 PM to midnight. This change aims to accommodate students who prefer studying late at night. To manage the additional costs, the library will reduce the number of weekend hours, opening at noon instead of 10 AM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Woman: Did you see the announcement about the library hours? I think it's a terrible idea. Man: Really? I thought it would help night owls like you. Woman: But they're cutting weekend hours! I always go to the library on Saturday mornings to get a quiet study session before my part-time job at noon. With the new hours, I won't have any quiet time on weekends. Man: That's a problem. But the midnight closing could help me before exams. Woman: Sure, but most students don't stay past 10 PM anyway. The demand for late-night hours is low. On weekends, the library is packed by 9 AM. It's a bad trade-off. Man: I see your point. Maybe they should survey students first.