📖 Reading Passage
Campus Announcement: Starting next semester, the university will extend library hours from 10 PM to midnight on weekdays. This change aims to accommodate students' late-night study needs during exams and project deadlines. To manage the additional costs, the university will increase the student activity fee by $20 per semester. The extended hours will be implemented in the main library only.
🎧 Listening Conversation
Woman: Did you see the announcement about the library? I think it's great! I always have to leave at 10 PM, even when I'm in the middle of a research paper. Having two extra hours will really help me get more done. Man: But they're charging us an extra $20 a semester! That's not fair for students who rarely use the library at night. Woman: I understand, but think about it—most of us have late-night deadlines, and the main library is the only quiet place. Plus, if they don't increase the fee, they might have to cut other services. Man: I guess, but I still think it's too expensive. Woman: Actually, $20 is less than a coffee per month, and it benefits everyone who needs a place to study. I'm definitely for it.