Лекция: Finding a Room
When inquiring about a room it is always a good idea to ask at the beginning whether laundry and heating are included in the price.
If you want to share a flat, look in the 'flats to let' column of an evening paper for advertisements like: 4th Girl shr. s/c Hampstead fit. 01134 2343 evenings. This means that a fourth girl is required to share a selfcontained flat in Hampstead, and that enquiries should be made by telephone in the evenings.
A: I believe you take in foreign students.
В: Yes, if you don't mind sharing.
A: How much is it?
B: £39 per week including heating.
A: Do you think I could have a look at it, please?
B:We're having it decorated at the moment. Will Friday do?1
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1will Friday do?: will Friday be all right?
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— I've been told you might have a vacant room.
— Yes, I've got a spare single.
— What are your terms?
— £37 for bed and breakfast.
— Could I have a look at the room, please?
— It's a bit awkward just now. Could you come tomorrow?
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— A friend told me I might find some accommodation here.
— Yes, I'll have a room free after the weekend.
— What's the price of the room?
— £36 a week, but I can't do heating.
— Do you mind if I come in?
— Come in by all means, but it's in a terrible mess.
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— I wonder if you can help me. I'm looking for a room.
— I have got a vacancy, yes.
— What are your terms?
— £40 a week excluding laundry.
— Would it be convenient to see the room?
— Can you call back later? We're right in the middle of lunch.