Family house. Convenient for public transport. Would suit student. Reasonable rent. Phone 6785423 - any time.

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 389.

ROOM TO LET

RENTING A ROOM.

Exercise I. Fill in prepositions where necessary.

SELFCHECK

1. What street does Kate live ... ?

2. I live a long way ... the University.

3. I have a 2-room flat ... the first floor ... a new block of flats ... Gorky Street.

4. Jane says she is very happy ... her new cottage.

5. What's there ... the left of the sink?

6. She doesn't have a room all ... herself. She has to share it ... Betty.

7. Does your kitchen face ... south or north?

8. We have a lovely vew ... the window.

9. How much have you paid ... your room?

10. ... the sides ... the window there are gaily-coloured curtains.

11. They've moved ... a well-planned comfortable flat, located ... the suburbs . . . Minsk.

12. Do you prefer to live ... digs or ... a hall of residence?

13. Does Mary live ... her aunt's?

14. Who do you take the room . . . ?

15. It's hard to find lodgings ... a low price ... September, isn't it?

16. Which ... the houses is your college?

17. The flat faces ... the tennis courts.

18. There's central heating ... all the room.

19. I'd like to room ... Helen. We study ... the same group.

20. The Smiths rent the house ... an elderly couple.

21. She has to share ... her colleague ... the hall of residence.

22. Are you pleased ... your new fridge?

23. The house I live ... is very close ... the centre.

24. Have you a flat ... your own?

25. I want you to pay ... advance.

26. What particular house rules do I have to keep ...?

Angela saw this advertisement for a room to let, and decided to phone to ask for some information.

These are the things she wanted to ask the landlord about:

- rent

- bathroom and kitchen

- single or shared room

- house rules, visitors, hours -how far to public transport

Do you think the accommodation and rules sound reasonable?