📖 Reading Passage
Campus Notice: Starting next semester, the university library will extend its hours on weekdays from 10 PM to midnight. This change is intended to provide more study time for students, especially during exam periods. The library will also increase its security presence during the extended hours to ensure a safe environment.
🎧 Listening Conversation
Woman: Did you see the notice about the library staying open later? I think it's a fantastic idea. I often have group projects in the evenings, and by 10 PM we're just getting into the flow. Having two extra hours would really help us finish without rushing.
Man: True, but I'm concerned about the cost. Hiring more security staff for those hours must be expensive. I heard the library budget is already tight. Maybe they could have just opened earlier in the morning instead. Many students are early risers.
Woman: Well, I'd rather have late hours because that's when I'm most productive. And the security is necessary for our safety. I think it's worth the investment.