1Randall S ESL Cyber Listening Lab Apartments for Rent

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1Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab – Apartments for Rent

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Easy Listening: Apartments for Rent

1.Listen to the conversation “Apartments for Rent” and take the quiz. Circle your answers.

1. What is the main topic of the conversation?ABC

2. Why doesn't Ann like her current apartment? ABC

3. How much money does Ann want to pay for rent? ABC

4. What kind of place is she looking for? ABC

5. How is Roger going to help her? ABC

2.Check your answers. Write your score here: ______/ 5

3.Listen to the conversation again and write the missing words.

Roger:Hello.

Ann:Hello Roger? This is Ann.

Roger:Oh hi, Ann. How have you been? And ______your new apartment working out?

Ann:Well, that's what I'm calling about. You see, I've decided to ______for a new ______.

Roger:Oh, ______the ______with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.

Ann:Oh, I do, but it's a little ______from campus, and the commute is just killing me. Do you think you could help? I thought you might know more about the housing situation near the university.

Roger:All right. So, what kind of place ______for?

Ann:Well, ______to share an apartment with one or two roommates within walking distance to school.

Roger:Okay, what's your budget like? I mean how much do you want to spend on ______?

Ann:Uh, somewhere under $200 a month, including utilities, if I could. Oh, and I'd ______to ______a ______apartment.

Medium Listening: Great Apartment Living

1.Listen to “Great Apartment Living” and take the quiz. Circle your answers.

1. Which statement is NOT true about the apartment for rent? ABC

2. What utilities are included in the rent? ABC

3. Under which circumstance could you lose your deposit accordingABC
to the conversation?

4. How would you describe the location of the apartment? ABC

5. What kind of pet is a tenant allowed to keep in the apartment? ABC

2.Check your answers. Write your score here: ______/ 5

Listening Feedback – How was this listening for you?

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3.Mixer #102: Dream House – elllo.org

1.Go to:elllo.org

2.Click on:Mixer

3.Click on:#102 – Dream House

4.Do:the listening practice and answer the questions

a.Listen to each speaker. What does each person want for their dream house?

b.Talk to at least 4 people. Ask them to tell you what their dream house is like.

c.What do YOU want in your dream house? Write 3 sentences.

4.Connect with English – Episode 4 and Episode 5

1. Click on:Connect with English
2. Go down to:Celebrations / Breaking the News
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4. Watch:Episode 4, Celebrations, and Episode 5, Breaking the News

Before You Watch

In Episode 4, Kevin graduates from high school, and Rebecca gets news about her college applications. In Episode 5, Rebecca tells her father and brother that she is going to go to San Francisco. How will her father and brother feel about her decision?

Episode 4 - Celebrations

Circle the correct answers. For some questions, you can circle more than one answer.

Episode 5 – Breaking the News

1.Where does Rebecca plan to live in San Francisco?

2.What does Rebecca need to buy before she goes to San Francisco?

3.What does Mr. Casey think about Rebecca’s plans?

4.What is Sandy’s plan?

5.What does Rebecca think about Sandy’s plan?

6.What do you think about Rebecca’s plan?

Samir, Sweden
Oh, my dream house? It is on the beach. You have a great view of the ocean and the beach, and it should be really big - a big house - with maybe an elevator, and maybe at least three cars and a cinema in the house as well. That would be cool.

Cheryl, Guam
If I had a dream house, I think that would first of all be next to the ocean. I love the ocean. Secondly, it would probably have really high ceilings because I like places that are very airy and big and spacious. Thirdly, my dream house would definitely have a jacuzzi, a hot tub: something like that, and a very big, big bathroom and a big balcony.

Jonathan, Canada
To describe my dream house: it would actually be very simple. It would probably be as small an apartment in a large city that was very strong on points of culture - maybe in Barcelona or some city like that. It would probably be a simple apartment in an entertainment, nightlife district with lots of culture around and a very lively scene.

Emily, Djibouti
My dream house? I don't want a big, big house, just as long as it's surrounded my nature. I don't wanna live in a modern country or a big cities like New York or Tokyo. I prefer quite places where you can really meditate and live your life fully.

Demelza, Australia
My dream house would be two stories high. It would be made of wooden floor boards and plan white walls, and I think it would have a Thai style decor.

Hoa, Vietnam
My dream house? I would like to have my house near the beach because I like swimming, I like going to the beach, and I then a lot of windows, so my house should have a lot of windows, so that I can see. I can have a view to the ocean, and it should be far away from the city because I want to enjoy myself and stay away from the noise.

1. What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. problems with living in an apartment
B. a search for a new apartment
C. the cost of rent near universities

2. Why doesn't Ann like her current apartment?
A. It's too expensive.
B. The neighborhood is noisy.
C. It's located some distance from school.

3. How much money does Ann want to pay for rent?
A. no more than $200
B. around $200
C. a little more than $200

4. What kind of place is she looking for?
A. somewhere that is within a short driving distance of campus
B. an apartment with furniture already in it
C. a place where she can live alone

5. How is Roger going to help her?
A. He is planning on calling a friend who owns an apartment building.
B. He will check the newspapers to see if he can find an apartment for rent.
C. He is going to visit an apartment building near his place.

Roger: Hello.

Ann: Hello Roger? This is Ann.

Roger: Oh hi, Ann. How have you been? And how's your new apartment working out?

Ann: Well, that's what I'm calling about. You see, I've decided to look for a new place.

Roger: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.

Ann: Oh, I do, but it's a little far from campus, and the commute is just killing me. Do you think you could help? I thought you might know more about the housing situation near the school.

Roger: Okay, what's your budget like? I mean how much do you want to spend on rent?

Ann:Uh, somewhere under $200 a month, including utilities, if I could. Oh, and I'd prefer to rent a furnished apartment.

Roger: Hmm. And anything else?

Ann:Yeah, I need a parking space.

Roger: Well, I know there's an apartment complex around the corner that seems to have a few vacancies. I'll drop by there on my way to class today.

Ann: Hey, thanks a lot.

Roger: No problem.

1. Which statement is NOT true about the apartment for rent?
A. It includes a washer and a dryer.
B. The apartment is partially furnished.
C. The rent is over $900 a month.

2. What utilities are included in the rent?
A. gas and water
B. electricity and phone
C. gas and electricity

3. Under which circumstance could you lose your deposit according to the conversation?
A. You end the agreement before the minimum leasing period of four months.
B. You cause damage beyond normal use of the apartment.
C. You remove any of the furnishings without permission.

4. How would you describe the location of the apartment?
A. The woman can catch a bus to school in front of her apartment.
B. A supermarket and shopping center are only a few blocks away.
C. The apartment is in a relatively quiet neighborhood.

5. What kind of pet is a tenant allowed to keep in the apartment?
A. a dog
B. a cat
C. a rat

Apartment Owner: Hello.

Caller: Hi. I'm calling about the ad for the apartment found in today's newspaper.

Apartment Owner: Okay.

Caller: I'm kind of desperate, and I need something right away.

Apartment Owner: Okay. What would you like to know?

Caller: First of all, how big is it?

Apartment Owner: It's a two-bedroom apartment with a living room, dining room and kitchen, and one bathroom. There's also a place for a washer and dryer.

Caller: Okay, and how old is the apartment complex?

Apartment Owner: Well, let's just say it has a lot of history. To be honest, my great grandfather built it during the 1920s, but it's a very sturdy and sound structure.

Caller: Oh, and . . . so, is the apartment furnished at all?

Apartment Owner: Oh, yeah. The apartment is partially furnished with a refrigerator, stove, and my grandmother's old dishwasher.

Caller: Your grandmother's old dishwasher? Okay. What's the rent?

Apartment Owner: It's $950 a month.

Apartment Owner: Whoa. That is a little steep for me.

Caller: But you could always split the cost with a roommate.

Caller: Perhaps. Does that include utilities?

Caller: Well, the rent includes gas and electricity, but not the phone bill. And the water pump is right out the back door.

Caller: Water pump! [Yeah.] Oh, yeah. Well, can I rent month-to-month, or do I have to sign a lease for a longer period of time?

Apartment Owner: We require a 6-month commitment for the apartment, and if you cancel the agreement anytime during that period, hey . . . you lose your deposit.

Caller: Oh, and how much is the deposit?

Apartment Owner: It's $400, and, of course, this money is used to repair damage or general wear and tear on our apartment, like the leaks in the old roof from last year's snow storm. Man, that was ugly. Plaster falling down from the ceiling. And I didn't even know there was a rat's nest up there, but we got that taken care of.

Caller: A what? Do I get my deposit back after I move out? That's assuming that I even move in.

Apartment Owner: Generally speaking, we return the deposit, minus a small fee for, you know, cleaning the apartment for the next tenant, but if you trash the place, then don't expect to get anything back.

Caller: Okay. Oh, um . . . how close is the apartment to the university campus?

Apartment Owner: It's about eight blocks from campus, but you can catch a number of busses right out in front.

Caller: Oh, so, then, if there's a busy road out front, is it noisy?

Apartment Owner: Well, there are always trade-offs: it's a little noisy with the road outside and the airport behind you, but the place is really convenient because there's a supermarket and shopping center right across the street. Just keep the windows closed and a pair of ear plugs handy, and you'll be fine.

Caller: Okay, and one last question. Are there parking spaces for tenants?

Apartment Owner: Yeah. The apartment has two covered parking spaces, which are really convenient during certain times of the year.

Caller: Uh . . . I don't know. Is it possible for me to drop by and visit the apartment tomorrow morning?

Apartment Owner: Sure, but just remember we rent the apartment on a first-come, first-serve basis, so there's no guarantee it'll still be available then.

Caller: Okay. Thanks. Um . . . and where exactly is the apartment located?

Apartment Owner: It's one block west of the waste water treatment plant.

Caller: Ah . . . . Are pets allowed?

Apartment Owner: Well, you can keep small pets like a hamster in a small cage, but we don't allow larger animals like dogs, cats, or snakes. Things like that.

Caller: Um, I have a rat . . .

Apartment Owner: You don't have anything like that, do you?

Caller: Well, I have a rat that I keep in a cage. Will that be okay?

Apartment Owner: Well, as long it doesn't escape, I guess that's okay.

Caller: And what's your name?

Apartment Owner: It's Norman. Norman Bates.

Caller: Alright, Mr. Bates. I'll see you tomorrow. Bye.

Apartment Owner: Bye.