1-- Hi, this is Albert.

2-- Hi, my name is Jack. You called about a room for rent. Are you still interested?

1-- Yes, more than you know.

2-- I don't mean to pry, but could I ask you a couple of questions?

1-- Ask away.

2-- I don't want us to be roommates who don't get along.

1-- Yes, we must get along if we are going to be roommates.

2-- Is partying one of your priorities?

1-- I'm a student. I don't have time to party.

2-- Very good. Now, do you clean up after yourself?

1-- I clean up my own mess, and I expect others to do so, too.

2-- What time do you usually hit the sack?

1-- Occasionally, I stay up late if there's a big test the next day.

2-- What about smoking?

1-- If I ever get elected President, I will ban smoking nationwide.

2-- Very good. Now, would you like to ask me anything?

1-- Yes, I have one question. Do I have to park in the street?

2-- I'm sorry. Yes, you have to park your car in the street.

1-- I hate street parking, but I need the apartment now.

2-- Very good. Just call me when you're ready to move your stuff over here.

1-- How about if I come over tomorrow afternoon?

2-- Just ring the doorbell. I'll be here all day.

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注解：

1.pry打听  

2.roommates室友  

3.Occasionally偶尔

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译文：

1-- 嗨，我是艾伯特。

2-- 嗨，我叫杰克。你打电话说要租一个房间。你还感兴趣吗？

1-- 是的，比你知道的还要多。

2-- 我无意窥探，但我能问你几个问题吗？

1-- 走开。

2-- 我不希望我们成为不和的室友。

1-- 是的，如果我们要成为室友，我们必须和睦相处。

2-- 参加派对是你的首要任务吗？

1-- 我是一名学生。我没有时间参加聚会。

2-- 很好。现在，你自己收拾好了吗？

1-- 我清理自己的烂摊子，我希望其他人也这样做。

2-- 你通常什么时候上床睡觉？

1-- 偶尔，如果第二天有大考，我会熬夜。

2-- 吸烟怎么样？

1-- 如果我当选总统，我将在全国范围内禁烟。

2-- 很好。现在，你想问我什么吗？

1-- 是的，我有一个问题。我必须把车停在街上吗？

2-- 对不起。是的，你必须把车停在街上。

1-- 我讨厌路边停车，但我现在需要公寓。

2-- 很好。你准备把东西搬过来的时候打电话给我。

1-- 我明天下午过来怎么样？

2-- 只要按门铃。我会在这里呆一整天。