>Agent: So that’s almost as if you’ve got your own.

Agent: But it means that’s not using up space in your apartment.

Agent: And of course, you don’t have the noise of the machines.

Jessica: Is it a modern building?

Agent: Sure, and the apartment’s nearly at the top of the building.

Agent: I think it’s on the 12th floor.

Agent: No, the 14th.

Jessica: Oh, you must get a good view from up there.

Agent: Yeah, and the great thing about this apartment is that you look right out over the harbour.

Agent: It’s a pretty awesome view.

Agent: And the apartment’s got huge windows, so you really appreciate it.

Jessica: One thing I’d really like is a garden so I can sit outside.

Jessica: Does the apartment block have one?

Agent: No, but your apartment has a balcony, so there’s room to sit out there.

Agent: Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 5 to 10.

Agent: Thank you.

Agent: Now listen and answer questions 5 to 10.

Jessica: Okay well it all sounds good.

Jessica: Now does the apartment block have any special facilities for tenants like a gym?

Agent: Yeah, it does.

Agent: That’s on the first floor, and all residents have access to that free of charge.

Agent: And if you like swimming, you’ve got an indoor pool.

Jessica: Great.

Agent: And one special feature of the building is it even has a couple of cinemas.

Agent: They’re on the ground floor, so you can even take in a movie without leaving the building.

Agent: Of course, they’re open to the public, but I think residents get a reduction.

Jessica: Right.

Jessica: And what happens about parking?

Jessica: Is that underground?

Agent: That’s right.

Agent: Do you have a car?

Jessica: Not yet, but I’ll probably need one, I suppose.

Jessica: I’m wanting to do a bit of travelling while I’m here.

Agent: Well, one big plus of this location is the fact that it’s in an excellent situation as far as transport is concerned, so a lot of residents don’t bother to run a car.

Agent: You can always hire one if you’re planning a trip.

Agent: You can save a lot of money that way.

Jessica: Yeah.

Jessica: That’s not a bad idea.

Jessica: But, talking of money, you haven’t mentioned the rent yet.

Jessica: So, from the description of the property, I guess it might be quite expensive.

Jessica: I did say I didn’t want anything above six hundred dollars a month.

Agent: Well, I’m going to surprise you because this comes in at $580.

Agent: So you’re within your budget there, and I have to say, you’re getting a bargain.

Jessica: Hmm.

Jessica: Well, I’d have preferred to pay a bit less, but I suppose in this location…

Agent: Yeah.

Agent: And when you’re looking at the rent, in a lot of places you have to add on the cost of electricity, but in this case it’s all included, so you’re saving money that way.

Jessica: Right.

Jessica: Well, I’d definitely be interested in the property.

Jessica: When’s it available from?

Agent: Well, the current tenant moves out on the 8th of August, so let’s say it’ll be free from the 13th.

Agent: I’ll need to get the cleaners in on either the 10th or the 11th.

Jessica: Right, and what’s the address?

Agent: It’s number 220.

Agent: That is the end of Part 1.

Agent: You now have one minute to check your answers to Part 1.

 

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