Task 2 · Listening · Variant 13
True / False / Not Stated
Apartment Search · A–G Statements
Listen to the dialogue between Samantha and Emile and decide whether each statement is True (1), False (2), or Not Stated (3).
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Emile: Samantha, are you home?
Samantha: Yeah, I'm here. Come in.
Emile: Hi! It wasn't easy to find your place.
Samantha: Is it your first visit? I thought you were here a couple of times.
Emile: Yeah, I planned to, but no. I like it, by the way.
Samantha: Funny, I don't. I'm so fed up with it. Have you noticed how dark it is in here? No sunlight at all. And it's always noisy — so noisy that I do not dare to open the windows.
Emile: I can help you find a better place. There are plenty of apartments available in the city. Do you have a particular area in mind where you want to live?
Samantha: I would change the district itself, but I would like some place quieter — and closer to the underground.
Emile: Hmm. Do you know the park next to the Uni? On the other side of it, there are a few new blocks of flats. They are a bit far from the library, but pretty close to the pool.
Samantha: Sounds good.
Emile: Do you own this place? Do you plan to sell it first?
Samantha: I rent it. And the landlord has just raised the monthly rent. It's over 15,000 a month, and I'd like to stay within the 10,000 range.
Emile: Well, if you are looking for something similar to this one — a two-bedroom apartment with a living room and a balcony — I doubt it's possible.
Samantha: A one-bedroom apartment with a living room would be enough. A balcony would be a cherry on the cake.
Emile: That should not be difficult to find.
Samantha: I'm also hoping to find an apartment that has a gym or fitness centre in the building. I don't want to have to pay for a separate gym membership.
Emile: That's a great idea. I heard those buildings next to the park have a fitness centre, but we'll have to check. Have you thought about any other amenities you'd like to have?
Samantha: Well, I do a lot of cooking, so having a kitchen with modern appliances is important to me. And I love having a washer and dryer in the unit, so I don't have to go to a laundromat.
Emile: Those are both important things to consider. We can make sure to include those features in the search. And what about parking? Do you need a designated spot?
Samantha: I don't have a car.
Emile: So that's one less thing to worry about! Do you want a doorman or a secure entry system?
Samantha: Sure. Safety is a top priority for me.
Emile: Noted. We'll look for buildings with those features as well. Finally, when are you moving out?
Samantha: I'd say within the next month, if possible.
Emile: I'll take my laptop, and we'll see what's on the market for you.
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