TOEFL Speaking Type 2 Practice Set: New Campus Fitness Center Membership PolicyReading passageThe

New Membership Policy for Campus Fitness Center

The university has announced a new membership policy for the campus fitness center, effective next semester. All full-time students will receive free access to the fitness center as part of their tuition fees. Part-time students and faculty members will be eligible for discounted memberships at a rate of $20 per month. This policy aims to promote health and wellness across the campus community by encouraging more students and staff to utilize the gym facilities regularly.

Student Conversation

Jim: Hey, did you see the announcement about the fitness center? Anna: Yeah, I did! I think it's awesome that full-time students get free access now. Jim: Really? I’m not so sure. I mean, it's great for full-time students, but part-timers like me still have to pay. Anna: But $20 a month is still pretty cheap compared to most gyms around here. Plus, it's right on campus, so it's super convenient. Jim: True, but I think they could’ve at least made it free for everyone. It would really show that they care about everyone’s health, not just the full-timers. Anna: I get your point, but I think it’s a step in the right direction. At least they’re trying to make the facilities more accessible.

Summary of the Announcement and Opinions

The reading passage announces that full-time students will have free access to the campus fitness center, while part-time students and faculty will pay $20 monthly. In the conversation, Anna supports the policy, highlighting that even part-timers have a low-cost option compared to other gyms. She believes the policy makes gym access more convenient and affordable. Jim, however, disagrees because he thinks it should be free for everyone, not just full-timers, to promote health inclusively. Despite his view, Anna feels the policy is a positive step toward increasing accessibility for most of the campus community.