📖 Reading Passage
Campus Notice: The university has announced that, starting next semester, the campus 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 finals. To accommodate this, the library will reduce its weekend hours, opening at noon instead of 9 AM on Saturdays and Sundays.
🎧 Listening Conversation
Man: Did you see the email about the library hours? I think it's a great idea. I often stay late on weekdays to study, and those extra two hours would really help me finish my work without rushing.
Woman: I see your point, but I'm not so sure. I usually do most of my studying on weekends. Reducing Saturday and Sunday hours would hurt me a lot. I need those morning hours.
Man: I get that, but think about it: most students have more free time on weekdays during the day, so they can study then. The late-night hours are for those of us who have part-time jobs or heavy course loads. Also, the library isn't that busy on weekend mornings, so it's a smart trade-off.
Woman: Hmm, maybe you're right. But I still think many students, like me, rely on weekend mornings to catch up. Changing to noon start feels like a big loss.
Man: Well, the extra weekday hours will benefit more students overall, and we can always adjust our schedules. I'm all for it.