W: I’ve been looking for an efficiency apartment.

M: How many rooms do you have in mind?

W: I want a 3 bedroom apartment.

M: Oh, I know there is one for rent out in the suburbs.

Dialogue 2.

W: Do you have any apartments for rent right now?

M: We still have some available.

W: What kind of apartment do you have?

M: We have 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments.

Dialogue 3.

W: Have you signed a lease for your apartment?

M: No, I didn’t have to. But I paid a deposit.

W: How much security deposit did you pay and when is the rent due?

M: They asked that I left a month rent as the deposit and the rent is due no later than the fifth of the month.

Dialogue 4.

W: What’s the rent on that?

M: It’s 250 dollars a month.

W: Does it include utilities?

M: It includes water but not gas or electricity.

Dialogue 5.

W: How many square feet is that studio?

M: It is 60 square feet.

W: Is there a view from there?

M: Yes, there is a wonderful view from here, and it’s well furnished.

W: Is there air-conditioning?

M: Yes, there are central air-conditioning and heating. How do you like it?

W: I am happy with it. And I will take it.

Exercise.

1. What’s the rent for an efficiency apartment?

2. I’ve been looking for an apartment.

3. I’d like to rent a three room apartment.

4. Does each room have a private bath?

5. How much is the rent?

6. Are utilities included in the rent?

7. Do I have to pay any rent in advance?

8. Do I have to sign a lease?

9. This house is for rent.

10. I want to rent a furnished house.

11. I want an apartment with 2 bedrooms and a kitchen.

12. We have a few kitchen things and a dining room set.

13. There is a shower in the bathroom.

14. Is there a view from there?

15. The deposit is usually refundable.