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II. Listening Skills

 

Listening for Rents or Charges

 

1.       M: Look at this ad! “One bedroom apartment, with kitchen and bathroom.” It’s close to our

      school, and the price is only $250 a month.        

W: But I want an apartment at least $50 cheaper.

   Q: What is the highest rent the woman is willing to pay?

 

2.       M: Laura, I really hate to ask this, but I think I’m going to be five days late with this month’s 

   rent. Do you think you could help me out?      

   W: I’m afraid I can’t. It’s $350! I haven’t much money. I have to save hard to pay my own rent; and it’s almost twice as high as yours.

   Q: How much is the man’s monthly rent？

 

3.       M: Okay, Mrs. Smith, I’m all packed and ready to move out. There’s just the matter of the 

      $500 damage deposit and I’ll be off.

   W: Well, Rob, there’s also the matter of some cigarette burns on the carpet and a hole in one of the walls. Those damages will cost $100 to repair.

   Q: How much is the landlady willing to give back to the man?

 

4.       M1: Frank, we need to talk about this month’s utility bill. It’s $220, and I’ve give you half the amount. Why are you asking for $50 morre?

W2: Don’t you think you should pay a little bit more than that? You have an extra heater in your bedroom. And you have been taking two hot showers a day, sometimes for almost an hour. I think you should be thankful I’m only asking for $160.

Q: How much is the second speaker asking the first one to pay?

 

5.       M: Why are you still staying here? The girls on this floor are so noisy! You can get an   

       apartment off campus for just a little more money. Perhaps $450 a month.

   W: Well, actually, I was planning to pay the extra $50 to move there. But I changed my idea when I learned those noisy girls will move out next term.

   Q: What is the rent for the girl’s dorm?

 

 

     

III. Listening In

Task 1:Living with Roommates

Living with roommates in college dorms, one is likely to have problems as well as success.

Some students report more unhappy relationships with their roommates than they do the opposite. One reason for this is that it’s human nature to pick out a person’s negative aspects more easily than to realize his or her positive ones. Living in a college dorm, you will certainly se  both the strong points and shortcomings of your roommates. But you’ll be more likely to remember those unhappy moments between you and talk about them. You may often tend to tell war stories about someone who spilled their breakfast all over you, but seldom will you talk about the pleasant conversation you had with someone over breakfast. This selective memory does you no good at all! Therefore, if you want to enjoy better relationships with your roommates, you must work hard to view them as people and make yourself fully aware that they’re going to have some faults—and so are you!

 

Task 2:Interviewing a Rental Agent

M: Hi. Are you Jane from the rental agency?

W: Yes. Nice to meet you. I take it you’re Tim.

M: Yeah. Well, I just started to look into moving off campus. It seems that all the good places are going fast.

W: That’s right; you gotta be quick. Let me tell you a little about this apartment. It’s a one bedroom, one living room apartment, with a bathroom and a kitchen. The furnishings are all new. There are hardwood floors, these large windows in the front, and it tends to be a quiet neighborhood.

M: And how about the transportation?

W: Well, from the bus stop down the block you can always catch buses onto campus, or into the city.

M: Ok. How about the rent?

W: The rent is $300 per month.

M: Is there a security deposit?

W: Yes. You must first pay the security deposit, which is one month’s rent, and the last month’s rent. Then, normal monthly payment begins.

M: And, would mind if I have a roommate?

W: Of course not! Whatever you like.

M: Well, the place looks good. I’ll definitely be in touch.

W: Ok. Here’s my business card. Give me a call if you have any questions.

M: Will do.

 

 

Task 3: How much for a season pass?

On the first day of college, the dean addressed the students, pointing out some of the rules: “the co-ed dormitories are open to visitors of the opposite sex from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Other than the stated visiting times, the female dormitory will be off limits to all male students, and the male dormitory will be off limits to all female students. Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time. Anybody caught breaking this rule the second time will be fined $60. Being caught a third time will cost $180. Are there any questions?” one student raised his hand and asked, “How much for a season pass?”

 

Task 4: Roommate Wanted

Hello, I am a 20-year-old college student looking to find  two   roommates to share a new 3-bedroom, two-bath apartment. Twenty-something college students preferred. looking for   responsible, clean, outgoing and respectful  individuals. The apartment is new, close to the north entrance of the school, and within walking distance to the subway station. Equipped with   private bedroom, cable hookup, closet, telephonehookup, air conditioning, balcony, high speed Internet, microwave, parking, and yard. $275 per month, utilities not included.

 

V. Let’s Talk

Jack:  Hey, Anne, long time no see!

Anne: Yeah, whatcha’ been doin’?

Jack:  Oh, not much, just hanging around my suite.

Anne:  Oh, you got a suite this year? I remember last year you were in a triple. I mean, thouse rooms were really supposed to be for two people, but they stuffed three of you in them.

Jack:  Right. That’s why I got to bid first for my room this year. And now me and five other guys are in a suite.

Anne:  So it’s three rooms for two people each？

Jack:   Right. And how about you? Where are you living this year?

Anne:   I’m out in the Hillside Community, I really like it there. It’s a little further away from the Academic buildings, but it’s nice and quiet. You know, I’m not much of a partygoer.

Jack:   I know. Last year our crazy floor used to keep you up all night! Do you remember when the RA caught me with beer in my room? I had to do 15 hours of  building service!

Anne:  That RA was so strict! In Hillside, since it’s mostly an older community, there are no regulations about alcohol. However, Sunday through Thursday, and Friday and Saturday after 1 a.m. are all “quiet hours”.

Jack:   Is it more expensive to live up there? Iknow the apartments are really nice.

Anne:  Yeah, a lot more. It’s about $2,000 a semester.

Jack:   Whoa. My room is just $1,400 for a year per person.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VI. Further Listening and Speaking

Listening

Task 1: The Residence Hall

The University Residence Hall houses 339 students. It is conveniently located on campus, and

provides comfortable, fully air-conditioned room for male and female students. As an integral part

of the educational program, it is more than a place where students can eat and sleep; it is a living

unit in the true sense of the term. Here students from all parts of the country and all corners of the

world are assigned to room without regard to race, religion, color or national origin. They enjoy

many opportunities to make new friends with all kinds of people and can also enjoy many

voluntary educational, social, culture and recreational activities provided by the Residence Hall

staff, in cooperation with the Residence Hall Council. The experience here will contribute as much

to students’ development as will their coursework and study, and ultimately to the sound education

needed for effective citizenship in the community.

 

Task 2: Arrangements for Moving

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve called this meeting to discuss our new campus which is

opening fully next year. We plan to move our students to the new facilities in groups, so please

listen carefully. They Agricultural Science students won’t move at all. As you know, their new

facilities were opened last year, and they are well placed for both laboratory and classroom space.

The Arts students, however, are a different case. History students are all moving, but unfortunately

Their teachers will be left in the old building, as the new office accommodation isn’t yet ready.

Better news for engineers. Your faculty, staff and students, are already in the process of moving to

the new campus. The lab is already in operation. The move for the engineers should be completed

next week. The old engineering building will be taken over by the Philosophy Department. The

Faculty of Law has been moved downtown. This leaves vacant the premises previously occupied

by the lawyers. The planning committee is accepting suggestions for the way school buildings

could be used. So, if you have further doubts or questions, please let us know. Thank you.