📖 Reading Passage
The university library will extend its hours during finals week to 24/7 access. To accommodate this, the library will close for maintenance the weekend before finals, and the café inside will operate on a reduced schedule. The extension aims to provide students with more flexible study time during peak exam periods.
🎧 Listening Conversation
Man: Did you see the library announcement? I think it's great that they're staying open all night during finals. I always pull all-nighters, and having the library open means I can study in a quiet place with resources, not just my noisy dorm.
Woman: I see your point, but I'm not so sure. Closing for maintenance the weekend before finals is a big inconvenience. Many students, like me, use that weekend to catch up on group projects and need the library's private study rooms.
Man: True, but think about it—without the maintenance, they wouldn't be able to offer 24/7 hours. Plus, the reduced café hours don't bother me; I usually bring my own snacks anyway.
Woman: Well, I still think it's a trade-off. But I guess for serious cramming, the all-night access is more valuable to most students.