TPO30

Campus Construction Should Happen During the Summer

I’ve noticed that small construction projects on campus—like
fixing sidewalks and parking lots—often take place during the
regular school year, when classes are in session. I propose that
whenever possible the university should schedule such
construction projects to take place during the three-month
summer break. One reason is that construction projects can be so
disruptive; they create inconveniences and can make it hard to get
where you need to go on campus. And, second, construction
projects would be more likely to be completed quickly if they
were scheduled for the summer when the weather is usually good.
Sincerely,
Eric Hughes



TPO31
Students Need Access To Movie Collection
The university has a large collection of films on video and DVD
that students can borrow. However, students aren't allowed to go
into the area where these items are kept. Instead, students need to
request a movie title, and then library staff gets it for them. I think
students should be allowed to go into the area where the videos
and DVDs are kept. First, it will be easier for students to choose a
good movie because then they can easily see what is available.
Also, if students can get movies themselves,
the university won't have to pay extra library staff to help students.
TPO32
An Airport Bus for School Breaks
Students who fly home for the winter and spring breaks need to
get to and from the airport, which is a half-hour drive from
campus. I think the university should run a free bus service for
students between campus and the airport during the breaks. This
would help the students, since there is no public transportation
between campus and the airport. In order to provide service to the
airport, some of the buses that normally run between campus
buildings when classes are in session could run between the
school and the airport during the school breaks.
Sincerely,
Laura Johnson



TPO13
New Stadium
A university official announced plans to spend $2 million to build
a new athletic stadium, commenting that a new stadium would
help the university achieve its goal of attracting more top
students. The official also said that, additionally, building a new
stadium would allow the university to strengthen its relationship
with the town since a new and larger stadium would have the
space to seat not only students, parents, and alumni, but members
of the local community as well.

TPO14
University Should Allow Eating in Class
Currently, there is a university-wide policy that prohibits eating in
the classroom. I disagree with this policy. I think students should
be allowed to eat in class. This change would be good for two
reasons. For one thing, if students were permitted to eat, they
would be able to concentrate better, because students often get
hungry during long classes, and hunger makes it difficult to
concentrate. Also, if food were allowed in classrooms, it would be
possible for us to have in-class parties on the last day of class—
with snack foods and beverages—to celebrate the end of each
semester.
Sincerely,
Nancy Myers

TPO14 LISTENING 语料
It makes it hard for everyone else to concentrate.
It would interfere with everyone’s concentration.
do a lot of reviewing for final exams

TPO15
University Should Pave Running Trails
The university has about three miles of unpaved dirt running trails
that pass through the forest near campus. I think these trails
should be paved with cement. One reason for paving the trails
would be to increase their safety. When it rains, the dirt turns to
mud and becomes very slippery, so the runners who use them can
slip and fall. Pavement would solve this problem. Also, paving
would make the trails look nicer, which would encourage students
to use them. Bumps in the trail would be smoothed out and weeds
would be paved over, making the trail more attractive to runners.
Sincerely, 
Sally Jacobs

TPO15 LISTENNING 语料
too hard on your bones and joints
If you run repeatedly on a hard surface, it can lead to injuries.
take a break from
It wouldn’t be as relaxing.