c) Complete the sentences with the words from (b)

V. a) Read the dialogue.

Randal and Dave

Randal: Hi, Dave, come on in.

Dave: Uh, yeah! I stopped to see if you were still looking for a roommate to share your house.

Randal: Yeap! I sure am since I cut back on my working hours to go to school. I’ve been really strapped for cash.

Dave: Hm.

Randal: Hey! Let me show you the place. Here is the living-room.

Dave: Oh! It looks like you could use a new carpet… and those stains…

Randal: Well, I’ve had a few problems with my former roommate. I know it needs to be cleaned. But I just don’t have the money to do it right now.

Dave: Oh! And what about the kitchen?

Randal: Right this way! Look! It is completely furnished with all the latest appliances except…

Dave: What?

Randal: Well… The refrigerator door is broken… a little bit… and it won’t shut all the way. It needs fixing but don’t worry – I’ve just improvised by pushing a box against it to keep it shut.

Dave: Hmm… Great!

Randal: And it isn’t bad!

Dave: How about the bathroom?

Randal: Well…

Dave: No, no! Don’t tell me the toilet is clogged and the sink has some leaks!

Randal: No, those work fine… But the tile in the shower needs to be replaced and the window needs fixing.

Dave: Let me see. The.. the… what??? The window? Where’s the window pane?

Randal: Well… That’s another slight problem. I’ve put up a piece of cardboard to keep out the …hmmm… rain and snow and if it gets a little cold you can always turn up the heat. Well… you used to until the central heating went out. Oh, boy…

Dave:Hey, I think I've seen enough. I can't believe you've survived under these conditions.

Randal:So what do you think? You really can't beat a place like this for $450 a month. So it has its problems, but we can fix those.

Dave:Uh, no thank you. I think I've seen enough.

b) Find the words and word combinations in the text that can be defined as follows:

1. have little money;

2. to use another way of doing something to accomplish your goal;

3. use together;

4. be better than;

5. having furniture and appliances;

6. electronic devices often used in the kitchen including the stove, microwave, blender, dishwasher, and refrigerator;

7. the glass part of the window.

c) Complete the sentences with the words from (b)

1. We still need to buy a couple of_______________ to furnish our kitchen,

including a refrigerator and stove.

2. Because we didn't have glass to fix the broken window, we decided to

____________ a little by putting a board over the broken glass until we have the money to buy a new window. This will do for now.

3. Our family has been really____________ for cash, so we haven't been able to make repairs on the house.

4. If we____________ the work, the two of us should finish repairing the fence in a couple of hours. Doing it alone would take twice the time.

5. I've been to a number of other stores, and this store_______ any of their prices.

6. Renting a__________ apartment will cost you more, but you'll already have all the things you need to start living there.

7. I'm looking for someone who is willing to________ housing expenses.

d) Choose the most appropriate answer to the questions bellow:

1. Why does Randal need a roommate to pay for rent?

A. He was recently laid off from his job.

B. He is working fewer hours these days.

C. Не quit his job to go back to school.

2. What is wrong with the carpet in the living room?

A. It is soiled in several places.

B. It has a few tears here and there.

С It is really worn out.

3. What has Randal done to fix temporarily the refrigerator door?

A. He used some heavy-duty tape around the door.

B. Не applied some super glue to keep the hinges on tightly.

C. He pushed a box against the door to keep it shut.

4. Which problem is true of the bathroom?

A. The tile needs replacing.

B. The sink is clogged.

С. The window pane is cracked.

5. What does Dave probably do at the end of the conversation?

A. He decides to look for another place.

B. He agrees to split the cost of rent.

C. Не helps Randal fix up the house.

e) Answer the questions to the text:

1. Is Randal trying to sublet his house or to find a roommate?

2. Did Randal share his house with really good roommates?

3. What is wrong in the kitchen?

4. Why is Dave so much surprised when he enters the bathroom?

5. Is there central heating in the house?

6. Why is the house in such a bad condition?

7. Is Randal the owner of the house?

8. Is Randal right, speaking honestly about the problems he has?

9. Do you think Randal will manage to find a new roommate?

10. What advice can you give to Randal?

f) You’ve visited your friend’s housewarming party. But you didn’t like his/her house at all. Share your impressions with your partner.

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