Well, it’s not very big, but there are a lot of cupboards. And there’s a new fridge, and a cooker. That’s new too.
Bob:
But what’s in all these cupboards.
Helen:
Well, not a lot. There’re some cups, but there aren’t any plates. And I have some knives and forks, but I don’t have any spoons!
Bob:
Do you have any glasses?
Helen:
No. Sorry.
Bob:
Never mind. We can drink this champagne from those cups. Cheers!
B
Looking for an apartment
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Hello?
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Hi! Is the apartment you advertised in the paper still available?
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Yes.
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May I ask a few questions?
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Certainly.
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How big is the apartment?
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It has one bedroom, a living area, a kitchen and a small den. The den used to be a separate bedroom, but the former tenant decided to turn the wall down.
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Does it get a light?
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Oh, yes. The apartment faces south.
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How much is the rent?
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$950 a month plus one month’s rent a security deposit.
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One last question. Why did the last tenant leave?
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His company offered him a job in New York. He moved to the east coast last month.
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That’s where I’m from. I just moved here a week ago.
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What a coincidence!
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Yes. Can I see the apartment?
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Sure. How about tomorrow at 4:30?
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That sounds great. See you then.
C
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Have you already moved into the new flat?
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Oh yes, we have, and we expect you to come to our house-warming party next Sunday.
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Thank you, I’ll be very glad. Is it a two-room flat?
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Yes, a very nice one, with all modern conveniences.
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Is it a multistory house?
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It’s a nine-story building, five minutes from the metro.
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Well, it’s very convenient, isn’t it?
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Of course.
D
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Well, here is our new flat.
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When did you move in?
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About two weeks ago.
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Do you like your new flat?
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Yes. It’s a nice flat of three rooms with all modern conveniences. Just a moment, this must be the wrong key, it doesn’t fit into the keyhole… Now it’s all right… Just walk in.
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Oh, the hall is rather large.
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Let me help you off with your coat. Hang your hat on that peg up there… Now I’ll show you round the flat. This door leads to the living-room.
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A rather large room, I should say. I like the wall-paper.
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There is not enough furniture. We want to buy a coffee-table and two or three armchairs to make the room look cosy.
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The windows face south-west, don’t they?
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So they do. We have sunshine the greater part of the day. Now here is one of our bedrooms. Would you like to see it?
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I’ll just look in… The room really looks fine. You’ve got everything a bedroom should have: beds, a bedside table, a dressing table, a mirror over it…
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Now shall I take you to our kitchen?
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Yes, please. I would like to see your kitchen very much.
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Well, here we are. As you see, we have all conveniences necessary for cooking: a gas stove, a refrigerator, a built-in cupboard for dry foods and dishes, two shelves and a sink with rack for dishes above.
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Well, thank you for showing me everything. I like your new flat very much.
10. a) How do you understand the following proverbs? Do you agree with them or not? Express your opinion.
