Vocabulary
- commute- going (usually) from home to work and from work to home everyday
- killing me- very difficult for me
- I know what you mean- I understand
- walking distance- very close, you can walk there
- not working out- It's not good for what I need
- landlord- person who owns the building
- repairs- fixing broken things
- breaking down- becoming broken
- budget- how much money you have to use
- furnished- it has furniture included (sofa, bed, etc.)
- utilities- electricity, water, gas, etc. You usually have to pay extra for these
Read the dialogue:
- Henry: I am so tired of my commute to work. Driving all those hours is just killing me.
- Lance: Yeah, I know what you mean. I used to drive two hours to work each way. But now I live within walking distance of my work. It's great.
- Henry: You're kidding. I didn't know that. Did you move?
- Lance: No, I got a new job near my work.
- Henry: Well, I don't think I can change my job, but I am thinking about changing my apartment. The one I have just isn't working out.
- Lance: What's wrong with it?
- Henry: Well, besides being too far from work, I'm having some problems with my landlord. He keeps raising the rent, but he never does any repairs. Everything is breaking down.
- Lance: That's terrible. Listen, I think there is a vacancy in my apartment building. And my landlord is excellent. And I'm sure it would be closer to your work than you are now.
- Henry: Really? But is it expensive? My budget isn't that big.
- Lance: No, it's not that expensive. And it's furnished and the utilities are included.
- Henry: That sounds great. I'd love to see it. When can we go?
- Lance: How about now?
- Henry: Sure. I'll drive.
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