Male student: Hey did you see this?
Female student: Yeah, I was a little disappointed.
Male student: Well, it's true that there really aren't a lot of grads students in there.
Female student: I know, but I just don't see why that's a bad thing, I think it’s perfect the way it is now.
Male student: Oh, why is that?
Female student: Well, I mean the fact that it's never packed. That's exactly why we like it, it's a quiet space to sit and think, and it really nice to have a place to spread out our books on the table. Especially when we are working on research projects.
Male student: That's true, yeah.
Female student: And since we have a lot of work as graduated students, it's really nice for us to have a space that isn’t noisy and crowded.
Male student: Yeah, and if they do this, it won't be that way anymore. In all fairness though, the undergrads do need somewhere to go, right. Especially since they are more of them now than they used to be.
Female student: I know I just feel like to really address that problem, the university should designate extra places for them specifically.
Male student: Like where?
Female student: Well, I know they'rebuilding a new dormitory, so maybe they could add a study space for them there and that way they can leave this one just for us.
Male student: Hey, that's a pretty good idea.
The woman expresses her opinion about the plan described in theannouncement. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state her opinion about theplan and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
In the reading, the university plans to open the graduate study lounge to all students because right now the lounge is not being fully used and there is not enough study space for the undergraduates. In the conversation, the woman disagrees with this announcement. Because she thinks that with fewer people, the place will be much quieter. And they can just spread the books on the table when they're working on the project. But it will be much worse If the place is noisy when they have a lot of work to do as graduates. Also, she suggests offering more space for the undergraduates like the new dorm room. If the university can add a study area there, the problem will certainly be solved.
