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.
