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Reading:
Mandatory Quiet Hours
I propose that the university implement mandatory quiet hours in all dormitories from 10 PM to 8 AM. This policy would create a better environment for students who need to study at night without being disturbed by noise from other residents. Currently, many students struggle to focus on their assignments and review their textbooks due to loud music, conversations, or other activities in the dorms late at night. Not only that, but quiet hours would ensure everyone can get enough sleep at night, ultimately improving everyone’s overall well-being.
Sincerely,
Sarah Thompson
Listening:
Question:
The woman states her opinion of the proposed plan. Briefly summarize the plan, and then state the reasons the woman gives for her opinion.
Sample Answer:
According to the letter, the university should implement quiet hours in the dorms from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. This is because it’ll help students to study at night and make it possible for everyone to get enough sleep. The woman doesn’t think this is a good idea. First of all, she says that not everyone has the same schedule so this change could be overly restrictive. She notes that some students want to socialize after coming home from late classes and the change will make that impossible. She says that if people really want to study at night, they can go to the library which is very quiet. Moreover, she says that this change might cause students to miss out on the social aspect of dorm life which sometimes does involve staying up late and socializing. She says actually that socializing is probably more important for the well being of students than actually getting enough sleep at night. These are the reasons why the woman opposes the plan to implement quiet hours in the university dorms.