情景对话：Renting a apartment（租房）

　　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: $30.00 a week.

　　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 vacant room.

　　B: Yes. I have a spare room.

　　A: How much are you asking?

　　B: $10.00 a night.

　　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: $25.00 a week, but you can't have visitors.

　　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: $35.00 a week, but don't allow smoking.

　　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.

　　听说您有空房间。

　　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?

　　现在能看看房子吗?

　　B: Could you come here in 20 minutes? We're right in the middle of dinner.

　　你 20 分钟后过来好吗?我们正好在吃晚饭呢。

　　20 分钟后， David 和太太一起去看房。

　　C: This apartment looks nice.

　　这个房子不错。

　　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，这比较方便。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 平方米。

　　A: The bathtub is large enough for two people.

　　这个浴缸很大，足够两个人同时使用了。

　　C: Great. We can give our two children a bath together.

　　太好了，我们可以给两个孩子一起洗澡了。

　　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.

　　这套房子挺让人喜欢的。

　　B: As you can see, the apartment has been recently renovated and comes completely furnished.

　　正如你所看到的，这房子已经装修过了，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 utilities included in the rent?

　　房租中包括水、电和煤气费吗?

　　B: Only gas is included. You have to pay for the electricity and water.

　　只包括煤气。你需要支付水电费。

　　A: When can we move in?

　　我们什么时候可以搬进来?

　　B: Next Wednesday, if you like.