初级课程第17单元第02课时
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1 Apartments and Houses — Classroom Practice 
Ms. Marquez: Now let's talk about your homes. Lin, how many bedrooms are there in your home or apartment?
Lin: There are two bedrooms.
Ms. Marquez: Good. Now ask Elena the question.
Lin: How many bedrooms are there in your apartment?
Elena: There's one bedroom.
Ms. Marquez: Good. Lana, how many bathrooms are there in your apartment?
Lana: There is one bathroom.
Ms. Marquez: Okay. Now ask Jagraj the question. Remember, he lives in a house.
Lana: How many bathrooms are there in your house?
Jagraj: There are two bathrooms.
Ms. Marquez: Good. Good practice, everyone.
2 Looking for an Apartment — Celia's Problem
Andre: Hello?
Celia: Hello. Is Andre there?
Andre: Yes. This is Andre.
Celia: I'm calling about the apartment for rent.
Andre: Well, that's great. It's a wonderful apartment. We're talking two bedrooms, full bath, and a very nice
kitchen with a brand new refrigerator. And it's got a nice, big, deep bathtub if you're someone like me who just
loves to take baths.
Celia: I don't understand.
Andre: There's underground parking, and there's public transportation--
Celia: Thank you.
Lana: Hey, Celia.
Celia: Oh, hi, Lana.
Lana: What's wrong? You look upset.
Celia: I'm looking for a new apartment. I'm trying to read these ads. But I don't know what they mean.
Lana: I see.
Celia: And I called all these numbers. But I can't speak. I don't know the words.
Lana: Don't worry, Celia, you can learn the right words.
Celia: You're right. I can.
Lana: Come on, let's go to class.
Celia: Okay.
3 Life Skill: Reading a For Rent Sign — Classroom Lesson
Ms. Marquez: Okay, class, let's take a look at this sign. This is a For Rent sign. Where do you see these signs?
Lana: In front of apartment buildings.
Ms. Marquez: What does the sign tell you?
Shin Jun: You can rent an apartment or house there.
Ms. Marquez: Right. Now watch as I make a For Rent sign.
This is for a two-bedroom apartment. I shortened the word bedroom to BDRM, and I shorten the word
apartment to APT. Then I put the information onto the sign.
The apartment has one bathroom. I shorten the word bathroom to BA, and I put that onto the sign.
The rent is $900 a month, which goes onto the sign.
If you're interested in the apartment, you call the manager. I shorten the word manager to MGR, and I put that
onto the sign.
Finally, I need to give the manager's telephone number. The phone number is
(323) 555-1652. Let's put that on the sign. Here's the finished For Rent sign.
Class, is it a one-bedroom apartment?
Elena: No, it isn't. It's a two-bedroom apartment.
Ms. Marquez: Good. How many bathrooms does it have?
Ying Le: One bathroom.
Ms. Marquez: How much is the rent?
Carmen: $900 a month.
Ms. Marquez: Right. Who do I call for more information?
Celia: The manager.
Ms. Marquez: What's the manager's number, Celia?
Celia: (323) 555-1652.
Ms. Marquez: Very good.
4 Life Skill: Reading a For Rent Sign — Answer the Questions
Answer the teacher's questions about the For Rent sign.
5 Calling about an Apartment — Maria Calls an Apt. Manager
Ms. Marquez: Okay, class, after you find a home for rent that interests you, you have to call the manager. This
is Maria. She's looking for an apartment. Now she's ready to call the manager. Let's watch.
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Mrs. Gomez: Hello?
Maria: Hello. Is this Mrs. Gomez?
Mrs. Gomez: Yes, it is.
Maria: My name is Maria Miller. I'm calling about the apartment for rent. I have a few questions.
Mrs. Gomez: Sure. What do you want to know?
Maria: How many bedrooms does it have?
Mrs. Gomez: It has two bedrooms.
Maria: Does the apartment have a balcony?
Mrs. Gomez: Yes, it does.
Maria: Is there a swimming pool?
Mrs. Gomez: Yes, there is.
Maria: How much is the rent?
Mrs. Gomez: It's $950 a month.
Maria: When is the apartment available?
Mrs. Gomez: The apartment is available immediately.
Maria: Oh. When can I see it?
Mrs. Gomez: You can see it tomorrow at 10:30.
Maria: Okay.
Mrs. Gomez: Do you have the address?
Maria: Yes. I pass your apartment building when I walk to work.
Mrs. Gomez: Okay. See you tomorrow.
Maria: Bye.
6 Calling about an Apartment — Maria's Second Call
Frank: Hello?
Maria: Hello. Is Frank there?
Frank: This is Frank.
Maria: Hi. My name is Maria Miller. I'm calling about the apartment for rent. I have a few questions.
Frank: Sure. What do you want to know?
Maria: How many bedrooms does it have?
Frank: It has one bedroom.
Maria: Does the apartment have a balcony?
Frank: Yes, it does.
Maria: Is there a swimming pool?
Frank: No, there isn't.
Maria: How much is the rent?
Frank: It's $800 a month.
Maria: When is the apartment available?
Frank: The apartment is available immediately.
Maria: When can I see it?
Frank: You can see it tomorrow at 3:30.
Maria: Okay.
Frank: Do you have the address?
Maria: Yes. I pass your apartment building when I take the bus.
Frank: Okay. See you tomorrow.
Maria: Bye.
7 Calling about an Apartment — Celia Calls about an Apartment
Celia: (323) 555-1645.
Danny: Hello?
Celia: Hello. Is Danny there?
Danny: Yes. This is Danny.
Celia: Hello, Danny. My name is Celia. I'm calling about the apartment for rent.
Danny: Great. How can I help you?
Celia: How many bedrooms does it have?
Danny: It has two bedrooms.
Celia: Does it have a balcony?
Danny: Yes, it does.
Celia: Is there air conditioning?
Danny: Yes, there is.
Celia: How much is the rent?
Danny: It's $900 a month.
Celia: When can I see the apartment?
Danny: Actually, you can come see it right now if you want to.
Celia: Oh, yes. Thank you.
Danny: Do you know where it is?
Celia: Yes. It's near the elementary school.
Danny: That's right.
Celia: See you soon. Bye.
Danny: Bye.
8 Celia Finds an Apartment — Conversation
Danny: Hello?
Celia: Hi.
Danny: You must be Celia?
Celia: Yes.
Danny: I'm Danny. Nice to meet you.
Celia: Nice to meet you too.
Danny: Let me show you the apartment. This is the living room.
Celia: It's beautiful. I like the large window.
Danny: It's great. The sun comes in every morning.
Celia: Really? That's wonderful.
Danny: Let me show you the rest of the apartment. And here's the kitchen.
Celia: I love it.
Danny: Yes. It's just like my kitchen upstairs. I love to cook.
Celia: You do?
Danny: Yes, although it's not always fun cooking for one. I live by myself.
Celia: Really? That must be lonely.
Danny: It is sometimes.
Celia: I like this apartment very much.
Danny: Well, if you're interested, you can fill out an application.
Celia: Yes, please.
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Samantha: Celia, relax. I can't cut your hair if you keep moving around like that.
Celia: I can't relax. I want that apartment. It's a perfect apartment. It has a big living room, a beautiful kitchen,
it's near Lorena's school, and the manager is very nice.
Samantha: Oh.
Lana: Answer your phone.
Ying Le: Hello? Yes, she is. Wait a minute, please. Ready?
Celia: Hello? Yes, this is Celia. I'm fine, Danny. How are you? Oh, that's good. Excuse me? I have the
apartment? That's wonderful. Okay. I can see you tomorrow for the paperwork. Good. Yes. 'bye.
Lana and Ying Le: Congratulations! That's great!
Samantha: You got it.
9 Celia Finds an Apartment — Reading 1 of 4
Celia is looking for a new apartment. She sees an ad in the newspaper, and she calls the phone number.
Celia is not happy. She can't understand the manager and she doesn't know how to ask questions.
10 Celia Finds an Apartment — Reading 2 of 4
In English class, Celia learns how to ask and answer questions about a home.
She calls an apartment manager and asks questions. Now she can understand the manager. She makes an
appointment to see the apartment.
11 Celia Finds an Apartment — Reading 3 of 4
Celia loves the apartment. It has a big living room with a big window. It has a nice kitchen. It's near her
daughter's school.
The manager is very nice. His name is Danny. Celia fills out an application to rent the apartment.
12 Celia Finds an Apartment — Reading 4 of 4
Danny calls Celia. She got the apartment! She is very excited about her new apartment. Her friends are happy,
too.
