Reading passage

Attention students, starting next semester, the campus library will extend its hours of operation until midnight on weekdays to accommodate student demand for late-night study sessions. This change aims to provide students with more flexibility in accessing academic resources and space for studying. We believe this adjustment will enhance the overall academic experience for our students.

Listening transcript

Student A: Hey, have you heard about the library's new hours? They're going to be open until midnight on weekdays! Isn't that great? I think it'll be so helpful for those late-night study sessions. Student B: I see your point, but I actually prefer the library closing earlier. Some of us have early morning classes, and having the library open late might disrupt our sleep schedule. Plus, I think it could lead to overcrowding and make it harder to find a quiet place to study.

Speaking task instruction

The reading passage describes a campus policy change regarding the extension of library hours until midnight on weekdays. The student in the conversation expresses an opinion opposing the change, citing concerns about disrupting sleep schedules and overcrowding. Summarize the announcement and explain the student's opinion and reasons. Preparation time: 30 seconds, Response time: 60 seconds.

Sample student response

The university is extending the library hours until midnight to offer more study time, but Student B in the conversation opposes this change. They feel that the late hours could disrupt students' sleep schedules, especially for those with early classes, and lead to overcrowding in the library, making it difficult to find a quiet study space. Student B believes that maintaining the current library hours would be more beneficial for students overall.