WARM – UP EXERCISES

Renting a flat

6. CD 1-27 Jane wants to rent a flat. Complete the dialogue with the words from the box. Listen to check.

Advance   bedrooms   details   furnished   located   living room   per   public   rent   renting   views   underground

Jane: I’m calling about the advertisement. I’m interested in ______ the flat, but I’d like to know a few ____.

Landlady: Well, it’s a very nice flat, very conveniently _____: near the centre, but in a quiet side street. It has lovely ______ from the windows.

Jane: I see. That sounds nice. And how about _____ transport?

Landlady: There are lots of trams and buses and an ______ station within five minutes’ walk.

Jane: And there are two _____, is that right?

Landlady: Yes, two bedrooms and a ______.

Jane: Is it _____?

Landlady: Well, the kitchen is fully fitted, but the bedrooms are a bit bare, to be honest.

Jane: So, how much is the _____?

Landlady: £500 _____ month, payable in _____.

Jane: Can I come and see it?

Landlady: Of course. When would you like to come?

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