Read the dialogues and describe the rooms mentioned in them.

1. Ann has no taste

Jane: Ann has no taste at all. Her room is simply awful.

Bob: Awful? Why? What’s wrong with it? What is it like?

Jane: It’s rather small. There is a big table in the middle. There’s always some food on the table and a big old suitcase under it. There’s a long narrow bed by the window and there are some old chairs between the bed and the table. There are also some awful pictures on the walls. The one over the bed is simply shocking. And the lamp! Well… I wouldn’t like to comment on that.

Bob: Is she very poor?

Jane: No, she isn’t. She’s quite well off.

Bob: Then why is she living in a room like that?

Jane: She has no taste, poor dear.

Bob: She’s very much like my aunt Flora. She has a lot of money, but she’s very unwilling to spend it.

2. Renting a Room

A: Have you a room to let?

B: Yes, sir. What room do you want? A double - bedded room or a single?

A: I want a furnished living room on the ground floor with boarding and attendance.

B: How long will you require it?

A: I intend to stay about two months. Will you show me what rooms you have?

B: Certainly. Will you come this way, please?

A: I like the room. It’s tidy and comfortable.

B: The room is furnished and carpeted all over as you see. Here is a wardrobe where you can hang your clothes.

A: I need a desk to work at. And I‘d like to have my boots cleaned every morning.

B: Yes, sir.

A: And my breakfast must be ready at eight sharp. What will the price be, including full board and attendance?

B: How will you take the room, by the week or by the month?

A: Does it make difference?

B: It does, sir. If you take it for two months, you can have it for 60 pounds at month. If you take it by the week, you’ll be charged much more, sir.

A: All right. I’ll take it for two months. By the way, where does this door lead?

B: To the street, sir.

Note:

to require – (зд) требовать (- ся), нуждаться

3. A House for Sale

A: Bob, I’m sick and tired of the city.

B: If you want to live in a village, let’s call a real state agent.

A: I’ve talked to one of these. A mile out of the village Scully Downs there is a wooden house for sale.

B: Oh, I know that house. An excellent example of early 19-th century architecture! I’m delighted with it!

A: You know, I share your interests in the last century architecture. But the point is, that it is in very good condition.

B: Yet, there may be problems with water supply, electricity and other community services.

A: The agent said that some of the rooms are redecorated. The former owner was an architect.

B: We can redecorate the house after all.

A: It’s very romantic to have dinner by candlelight! Great pleasure!

B: Candles go out soon. I’m afraid; we’ll have to feel our way about the house using a lantern.

A: Indeed, there will be a lot of things to do. Getting settled in a new place is not something one can do in a week. It’s very exciting anyway, isn’t it?

B: Don’t let your imagination run away with you. Perhaps, we’ll miss human company.

A: If we feel the need of company, we can get acquainted with the neighbours.

B: Remember, the nearest neighbours are a mile away.

A: Then they will be glad to meet us too, I’m sure.