Student I’m not sure. I suppose a flat is going to be more
expensive?
Agent Probably. But it depends where it is. a one-bed
flat near the university is going to cost about
seven or eight hundred pounds a month. But if
you go further out, to the edge of the city, you can
find one for maybe four or five hundred.
Student That’s quite expensive. I’ve got two friends who I
can share with.
Agent Then a house is better for you I think.
Student How much does it cost to live in a house?
Agent Between about 200 and 400 pounds a month.
Student That’s cheap. About £70 to £130 each!
Agent No, 200 to 400 per person.
Student Oh, OK. Can you show me some houses?
Agent This one is outside Bristol. £250 a week. It’s got
a nice big dining room and living room. And
there’s a dishwasher in the kitchen.
Student I really want to be closer to the centre.
Agent OK, well this one is £300. It’s about a mile from
the centre. There are lots of shops and
restaurants nearby. It’s in quite a lively part
of town.
Student Lively … So quite noisy?
Agent Yes, I think so. This one’s in a quieter area. It’s
£320. Sharing with two others.
Student It sounds great. Is there a shared bathroom?
Agent Yes, it’s a shared bathroom. Do you want to visit
the house?
Student Yes, please.
Agent Are you free at the weekend?
Student On Saturday, yes, but not on Sunday.
Agent OK. I’ll ring the landlord now and make
an appointment.
4.08 Lesson 9D, Exercise 1
Mum I’ve just received a text from Uncle Mike. He and
your cousins are arriving in an hour. Are you
going to tidy your room, Jake?
