Reading Passage

The university library will be extending its hours of operation starting next semester. The new schedule will include staying open until 11 PM on weekdays and opening from 10 AM to 6 PM on weekends. This change aims to accommodate students' study schedules and provide more access to resources outside regular class hours.

Listening Transcript

Student 1: Hey, did you hear about the library's new hours? I think it's great that they're staying open later now. It's so hard to find a quiet place to study on campus during the evenings. Plus, with more evening classes being offered, having the library open later is really convenient.

Student 2: I'm not so sure about that. I mean, I get the convenience factor, but I usually study better in the mornings. Having the library open later might disrupt my routine. Also, I feel like it could lead to more noise and distractions in the evenings, which would affect my focus.

Speaking Task Instruction

The reading passage describes the extension of the university library's hours. The students in the conversation express differing opinions about this change. Summarize the new library hours and explain each student's opinion and reasons. Preparation time: 30 seconds, Response time: 60 seconds.

Sample Student Response

The university library will have extended hours, opening until 11 PM on weekdays and from 10 AM to 6 PM on weekends. One student in the conversation supports this change, citing the difficulty of finding quiet study spaces on campus in the evenings and the convenience for students with evening classes. On the other hand, the second student expresses concerns about the disruption to their study routine, preferring to study in the mornings, and worries about increased noise and distractions in the evenings affecting their focus.