📖 阅读材料
The university will extend the library's weekday hours from 10 p.m. to midnight starting next semester. The extension will apply to all floors, and additional study rooms will be available on the ground floor. The library will hire more student assistants to manage the extended hours. The administration believes this change will better support students' academic needs, especially during exam periods.
🎧 听力对话
Man: Did you see the announcement about the library staying open until midnight? I think it's a great idea. I often have to leave at 10 p.m. right when I'm in the middle of studying for finals. With the extra two hours, I can finish my work without rushing home. Also, the new study rooms on the ground floor are perfect for group projects. My friends and I often struggle to find a quiet space to work together, and those rooms will solve that problem. The extra student assistants will also make the library safer and more organized at night. I'm really happy about this change.