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c). Mrs Black: How's your new secretary?
Mrs Johnson: Well, he's OK, but he's pretty slow. He can't type very fast. And the mistakes...! I have
to send everything back at least twice for retyping.
III.
Mr. Andrews: Hello?
Max Ripley: Hello, Mr. Andrews? This is Max from Ripley's Realty (Недвижимость).
Mr. Andrews: Hi. Have you found a house for me yet?
Max Ripley:Yes, I have a great house to show you on Padley Drive. It's only $ 200.000.
Mr. Andrews: Oh, that's too expensive for me.
Max Ripley: I have another one on Bank Street. It's only $ 85.000. But it only has one bedroom.
Mr. Andrews: Oh, that's not big enough.
Max Ripley: Well, how about a house in the country?
Mr. Andrews: That sounds interesting.
Max Ripley:Yes, it's fairly old, so it needs a little work. But it's really nice, and has a lovely view.
Mr. Andrews: Well, what about the yard?
Max Ripley: Oh, it's quite large.There's a beautiful apple tree in the front yard.
Mr. Andrews: Sounds good! Uh, we have a dog. Is there a fence around the yard?
Max Ripley:Yes, there's an old-fashioned picket fence (частокол) around it. Very beautiful.
Mr. Andrews: Is there a big garage? And is there plenty of room in the backyard?
Max Ripley: Well, yes. And it's within your price range.
Mr. Andrews: It sounds nice! My wife and I would like to see it.
IV.
Woman: Hello, 22468.
Caller: Hello, I'm phoning about the flat.
Woman: Of course. What would you like to know?
Caller: Well, first, can you tell me where it is, please? Is it near some shops and the tube?
Woman: Well, the flat is in Islington. We're only 100 metres from the shops and a five minute walk
from the tube.
Caller: That's a nice location. And how much does it cost?
Woman: Three hundred and sixty pounds a month. And you have to pay a month's deposit.
Caller: I see, and is it a big flat? How many square metres is it?
Woman: Oh, I don't know. There are two bedrooms and a very large living - room. Would you like to
see it?
Caller: Yes, when can I come, please?
Woman: Mm. Can you come this afternoon? About four? It's number 2, Canbury Road.
Caller:Yes, that's fine. I'll see you then. Goodbye.
V.
Woman: (
Phone rings) Hello?
Caller: Hello. I'm calling about the apartment you have for rent. Is it still available?
Woman:Yes, it is.
Caller: Now, it says it's partly furnished. What furniture does it have?
Woman: Well, it has a dining table with six chairs, two sofas in the living - room, a bed, and... let's
see... Oh, yes, a stove and a refrigerator.
Caller: I see. Six hundred and eighty dollars a month-does that include electricity?
