Finding1 a Room
In smaller cities and towns, it's usually quite easy to find a room to rent. This is especially true in towns where universities or college are located.
1. A: Do you take in students?
B: Yes. If you don't mind sharing room, there's one available.
A: How much is it?
B: $
A: Do you think I could have a look at it, please?
B: I'm on my way out now. Could you come back in an hour?
2.A: I've been told you might have a vacant2 room.
B: Yes. I have a spare room.
A: How much are you asking?
B: $
A: Could I see the room, please?
B: Sure. Come on in.
3.A: A friend told em I might find a room here.
B: Yes. I'll have a room free next week.
A: What do you charge?
B: $
A: Fine. Would It be OK to look at the room?
B: Could you come back later? We're right in the middle of dinner.
4.A: I wonder if you can help me. I'm looking for a room.
B: Yes. I've got a small room.
A: How much do you charge?
B: $
A: OK. Can I see the room now?
B: Would you mind waiting? I'm on the telephone.
5.A-David B- 房东 C-David's wife
A: I've been told you might have a vacant room.
听说你有空房间。
B: Yes, I have a spare room.
是的，我有一间空房。
A: Would it be ok to look at the room now?
目前能看看房屋吗？
B: Could you come here in 20 minutes? We're right in the middle of dinner.
你 20 分钟后过来怎么样？大家正好在吃晚饭呢。
20 分钟后， David 和太太一块去看房。
C: This apartment looks nice.
这个房屋很好。
A: Yes, it has two bedrooms. That's convenient. And the living room is larger than I expected.
是的，有两间卧室，这比较便捷。还有，客厅比我原先想的要大。
A: The living room is really large, isn't it!
这个客厅真大呀！
B: Yes, about forty square meters.
是的，大约有 40 平米。
A: The bathtub is large enough for two people.
这个浴缸非常大，足够两个人同时用了。
C: Great. We can give our two children a bath together.
太好了，大家可以给两个孩子一块洗澡了。
C: Can I open the window and air out the room?
我能打开窗户，给房间通通风吗？
B: Sure.
当然可以。
A: It's a nice apartment.
这套房屋挺叫人喜欢的。
B: As you can see, the apartment has been recently renovated3 and comes completely furnished.
正如你所看到的，这房屋已经装修过了，而且其他家具也都齐备。
A: How much is the rent?
房租多少钱？
B: 2500 yuan a month.
一个月 2500 元。
C: Are the utilities4 included in the rent?
房租中包含水、电和煤气费吗？
B: only gas is included. You have to pay for the electricity and water.
只包含煤气。你需要支付水电费。
A: When can we move in?
大家什么时间可以搬进去？
B: Next Wednesday, if you like.
6.Dialogue script5 对话原文
Sam: Is this Ms. Li?
Li: Yes, are you calling about the apartment?
Sam: Yes, is it still available?
China? 解说： 1.在这段对话中，Sam看到了招租广告将来，打电话给Ms. Li，预定看房。第一说一下这个Ms. , 表示女性。在英语中，未婚女人称为Miss，小姐。已婚女人称为Mrs.，太太， 而Ms. 则是在不考虑或不了解婚姻情况的状况下用，放在姓氏或名字前。 2.当Ms. Li问are you calling about the apartment? 你是打电话来问公寓的事情吗？Sam回答说，Yes, is it still available? 是的，房屋还没有租出去吧？就是说房屋还能租吗？available 这个词表示可用到的，可借助的。比如：I'm sorry, those overcoats are not available in your colour and size. 对不起，这种外套没你要的颜色和尺码。它还表示有空的， 比如：The lawyer is not available now. 律师目前没空。 3. Ms. Li比较小心，问Sam，How did you find out about it? 你是如何了解有这么个公寓出租呢？Sam回答I saw your adverti百度竞价推广ent on one of the bulletin boards. 我在一个通知栏上看到了你的广告?
Li: How did you find out about it?
Sam: I saw your adverti百度竞价推广ent on one of the bulletin6 boards.
Li: Well, you're welcome to come over and see it. The address is on the ad.
Sam: Great. I'll be there in about twenty minutes.
Li: What do you do in
Sam: I study Chinese and Chinese history.
Li: Sounds interestingDo you want to share with any roommates or live alone?
Sam: I prefer to live alone. I need my peace and quiet.
Li: Good. That will make everything simpler. I like to keep things simple.
Sam: Me too. And I like my privacy7.
Li: OK, now I'll show you the apartment. This is the balcony. That is in thekitchen. The bedroom is over there.
Sam: This place is perfect! It's so quiet! But, the kitchen is kind of small...
Li: You won't need much space if you're cooking for one.
Sam: Well, I guess that's true. So what about the trash?
Li: You take it to the first floor. It's picked up daily around 9 p.m.
Sam: Great! If it's OK with you, I think I'll take the apartment.
Li: You seem like the ideal8 tenant9. OK, let me go get the contract.