Finding an Apartment

You are a university student looking in the newspaper for an apartment to

rent. Talk to the person who is advertising the apartment and find out more
about the apartment. Write down the information in the table below.

Apartment Apartment Apartment Apartment Apartment

1 2 3 4 5
Location
Introductory Telephone Conversation:
A: Hello.
B: Hi, I’m calling about the apartment for Rent
rent. Is it still available? Size
A: Yes, it’s available. Would you like to
see it? Distance to
B: Yes, but would you mind if I ask you a University
few questions over the phone first?
B: No, not at all. What do you need to Public
know? Transport
Questions to for B to Ask:
Pets
Where is it located?
Allowed
How much is the rent?
How big is it? Facilities
How far is it from the school? in Building
How close is it to public transportation? Neighbor-
Are pets allowed? hood
Are there any facilities in the building?
What is the neighborhood like?
Is there any private parking?

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 Finding an Apartment

You are a university student looking in the newspaper for an apartment to

rent. Talk to the person who is advertising the apartment and find out more
about the apartment. Write down the information in the table below.

Apartment Apartment Apartment Apartment Apartment

1 2 3 4 5
Location
Introductory Telephone Conversation:
A: Hello.
B: Hi, I’m calling about the apartment for Rent
rent. Is it still available? Size
A: Yes, it’s available. Would you like to
see it? Distance to
B: Yes, but would you mind if I ask you a University
few questions over the phone first?
B: No, not at all. What do you need to Public
know? Transport
Questions to for B to Ask:
Pets
Where is it?
Allowed
What’s the rent?
How many rooms does it have? Facilities
Is it close to the university? in Building
Is there public transportation nearby? Neighbor-
Are pets OK? hood
Are there any facilities in the building?
What else is in the neighborhood?
Is there a place where I can park my car?

Parking

Location: Downtown
Rent: $680.00
Size: 1 bedroom
Distance to University: 25 minutes by
car/40 minutes by subway.
Public Transportation: 2 minutes from the
subway/Near all major bus routes.
Pets: No pets allowed.
Facilities in Building: Pool/Weight room.
Neighborhood: Busy downtown
neighborhood close to the theaters,
restaurants, pubs, and shopping centers.
Parking: Private underground parking.
Location: On the waterfront.
Rent: $875.00
Size: 1 bedroom plus den.
Distance to University: Half an hour by car/
An hour by bus.
Public Transportation: 2 minute walk to a
major bus route.
Pets: Most pets allowed but not dogs.
Facilities in Building: Exercise room with
sauna.
Neighborhood: Busy neighborhood close to
beaches and restaurants.
Parking: No private parking. (Must park on
street).
Apartments for Rent
Location: South side of town.
Rent: $420.00
Size: 2 bedroom
Distance to University: 15 minutes by car/30
minutes by bus.
Public Transportation: 5 minute walk to a
major bus route.
Pets: Pets allowed.
Facilities in Building: None.
Neighborhood: Quiet residential
neighborhood close to parks.
Parking: Private parking available for $20.00
per month.
Location: West side of town near to the River.
Rent: $620.00
Size: 2 bedroom/2 bathroom
Distance to University: 20 minutes by
car/Half hour by bus.
Public Transportation: 10 minute walk to a
major bus route.
Pets: Pets allowed except dogs or cats.
Facilities in Building: Pool/Hot tub/Sauna
Neighborhood: Commercial neighborhood
close to shopping centers and other
businesses.
Parking: Private parking on a first-come-
first-serve basis.

Location: University district.
Rent: $450.00
Size: 1 bedroom
Distance to University: 5 minutes on foot.
Public Transportation: 2 minutes from the
subway/Near all major bus routes.
Pets: No pets allowed.
Facilities in Building: None.
Neighborhood: Busy neighborhood with lots
of student housing. Close to many
restaurants and pubs.
Parking: Must park on street.
Location: On the waterfront.
Rent: $1150.00
Size: 2 bedroom plus den.
Distance to University: 40 minutes by
car/An hour 20 minutes by bus.
Public Transportation: 2 minute walk to
nearest bus stop.
Pets: Most pets allowed but not dogs.
Facilities in Building: Pool/Hot
tub/Sauna/Weight room.
Neighborhood:
Parking: Private underground parking.
Apartments for Rent
Location: East side of town.
Rent: $330.00
Size: Studio apartment
Distance to University: 1 hour by car/An
hour and a half by bus.
Public Transportation: 10 minutes to the
nearest bus stop.
Pets: Pets allowed.
Facilities in Building: None.
Neighborhood: Industrial neighborhood. Lots
of factories and workers’ housing.
Parking: Private parking lot on a first-come-
first-serve basis.
Location: South side of town.
Rent: $520.00
Size: Studio apartment.
Distance to University: 20 minutes by car/30
minutes by bus.
Public Transportation:
Pets: Small pets allowed. No cats or dogs.
Facilities in Building: Weight room.
Neighborhood: Quiet residential
neighborhood near many parks and
supermarkets.
Parking: Private parking spot available for
$15.00 per month.

Location: Downtown
Rent: $760.00
Size: 2 bedroom.
Distance to University: 30 minutes by
car/40 minutes by subway.
Public Transportation: 5 minutes from the
subway on foot/Near all major bus routes.
Pets: No pets allowed.
Facilities in Building: Hot tub and weight
room.
Neighborhood: Busy downtown
neighborhood close to the theaters,
restaurants, pubs, and shopping centers.
Parking: Private underground parking.
Location: University District
Rent: $420.00
Size: 1 bedroom.
Distance to University: 10 minutes on foot.
Public Transportation: 10 minute walk to
the nearest subway station.
Pets: Yes, but no dogs allowed.
Facilities in Building: None.
Neighborhood: Busy neighborhood with lots
of student housing. Close to many
restaurants and pubs.
Parking: No parking available. Must park
on street.
Apartments for Rent
Location: West side of town near to the River.
Rent: $615.00
Size: 1 bedroom plus den.
Distance to University: 20 minutes by car. 25
minutes by subway.
Public Transportation: 3 minute walk to the
nearest subway station.
Pets: Pets allowed.
Facilities in Building:
Neighborhood: Commercial neighborhood
close to shopping centers and other
businesses.
Parking: Private parking lot on a first-come-
first-serve basis.
Location: East side of town.
Rent: $390.00
Size: Studio apartment.
Distance to University: An hour by car/An
hour and a half by bus.
Public Transportation: 2 minute walk to the
nearest bus stop.
Pets: Pets allowed except dogs or cats.
Facilities in Building: None.
Neighborhood: Industrial neighborhood,
near many factories.
Parking: Private parking lot on a first-come-
first-serve basis.