[music] [music] TOMOKO: Excuse me, are you the manager? MANAGER: Yes? TOMOKO: Do you have an apartment for rent?
MANAGER: Yes, 106 is available. Would you like to see it? TOMOKO: Yes, I would.
How many bedrooms are there? MANAGER: It's a two-bedroom unit. TOMOKO: That's perfect, just the right size .
MANAGER: Good, let's go and have a look. TOMOKO: Sure. [In the apartment] MANAGER: So, this is the living room.
TOMOKO: It's nice and bright. Did you have it painted recently? MANAGER: Yes, I did.
TOMOKO: And how much is the rent? MANAGER: It's $550 (five hundred and fifty dollars) a month. TOMOKO: I see.
Are the utilities included in the rent? MANAGER: No. You have to pay for your own light and heat.
TOMOKO: Okay. So can I look around? MANAGER: Sure.
Go ahead. If you have any questions, ask me. TOMOKO: Thanks.
[Later] TOMOKO: Well, the bedrooms are nice and large. But the kitchen's quite small. MANAGER: Did you notice the dishwasher?
TOMOKO: A dishwasher! No, I didn't notice it. That's great.
Well, I really like this place. Can I put my name down? MANAGER: Sure.
Is it just for you? TOMOKO: No, I'll be sharing it with a friend. MANAGER: Do you both work?
TOMOKO: We both go to school and work part-time. I am sure we can afford this place. MANAGER: Is this the first time you've rented an apartment?
TOMOKO: No, I've rented an apartment before. MANAGER: [Satisfied] Okay. TOMOKO: So can I put my name and phone number down?
MANAGER: Go ahead. TOMOKO: My name is Tomoko Yamamoto, that's Y-a-m-a-m-o-t-o. And, my phone number is 437-9843.
MANAGER: Okay. Do you have references? TOMOKO: Yes.
Would you like the number of my supervisor at work? MANAGER: Sure. How long have you worked there?
TOMOKO: Two years. My supervisor's name is Amy Chang. And her phone number is 431-8976.
MANAGER: Okay. TOMOKO: So, when will you let me know? MANAGER: In a couple of days.
I have to check your references. TOMOKO: Great. And when is the apartment available?
MANAGER: End of the month. TOMOKO: That's perfect! So you'll get back to me?
MANAGER: In a few days. TOMOKO: Well, thanks. MANAGER: You're welcome.
