地道美语听力播客:寻找出租房屋 Looking for an apartment

Heather: Hi, are you the apartment manager? Isaw the vacancy sign outside and I’m looking for anapartment.

Sam: Yes, I’m Sam. We have one unit availableright now. When are you looking to move in?

Heather: The lease on my apartment is up soon, soI’d like to move in the first of the month.

Sam: Okay, follow me and let me show you the unit. Each unit gets one parking space in thegarage, and there are laundry facilities on the first floor. The landlord pays for the gas, butthe tenant pays for all other utilities. Here’s the unit. Take a look around.

Heather: Oh, this is nice. Is this a furnished unit?

Sam: It can be furnished or unfurnished, your choice. Since it’s an end unit, there’s only onecommon wall.

Heather: This apartment is exactly what I’m looking for. How much is the rent?

Sam: It’s $900 a month and we require a 12- month lease. To move in, you’ll need to have thefirst and last month’s rent, plus a security deposit.

Heather: How much is the security deposit?

Sam: It’s $450.

Heather: Okay, I’ll think it over and get back to you. Thanks for your time.

Sam: These units go fast, so if you’re interested, I suggest that you jump on it.

Heather: Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind.