Reading Passage

The university library will be extending its hours of operation starting next semester. The new hours will be from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM every day, providing students with more flexibility for studying and research.

Listening Transcript

Student A: Hey, did you hear about the library's new hours? I think it's great news! I always struggle to find a quiet place to study at night, and this will definitely help. Plus, with exams coming up, having more time to access resources is a huge advantage.

Student B: I'm not so sure about it. I prefer studying during the day, and with the library open until 11:00 PM, it might disrupt my sleep schedule. Also, I feel like the quality of study time might decrease with longer hours, as people may become more distracted in the late hours.

Speaking Task Instruction

The reading passage describes the extension of library hours on campus. The students in the conversation express differing opinions on this change. Summarize the announcement and explain both students' opinions and reasons. Preparation time: 30 seconds, Response time: 60 seconds.

Sample Student Response

The university is extending the library hours to 11:00 PM, aiming to provide more study flexibility. One student supports this change, citing the benefit of having more quiet study time and easier access to resources during exams. On the other hand, another student opposes it, expressing concerns about disrupted sleep patterns and decreased study quality due to potential distractions at late hours.