B
Look at the lease again. Read the statements. Circle
True
or
False
.
Correct the false statements.
1.
Irene Tam is the landlord of the apartment building.
True
False
2.
Paula Sullivan has to pay for all of her utility bills.
True
False
3.
To make extra money, Paula can rent the bedroom she isn’t using to a
college student looking for a place to stay.
True
False
4.
Paula will be able to get a dog.
True
False
5.
The landlord can enter Paula’s apartment to inspect the property or make
repairs without giving 24 hours’ notice in an emergency.
True
False
6.
The landlord must pay to fix a tenant’s car if it is damaged by water due
to a flood.
True
False
PRACTICAL SPEAKING
A
Paula is discussing the lease with the landlord. Listen and read the conversation.
Ms. Tam:
Do you have any questions about the lease?
Paula:
Actually, I do. Can I rent one bedroom out to a student after my
oldest son goes to college?
Ms. Tam:
I’m sorry. The lease doesn’t allow a tenant to sublet the apartment
or any part of the apartment.
Paula:
I see.
B
PAIRS
Practice the conversation.
C
PAIRS
Look at the lease again. Role play a similar conversation between
a landlord and a tenant. Ask and answer questions about the lease.
PRACTICAL LISTENING
Listen to the radio commercial about rental apartments.
Answer the questions.
1.
Is the Blue Train station near or far away from the
Village Rental Apartments?
2.
What type of apartments are available for rent at
the Village Rental Apartments?
3.
How will living at the Village Rental Apartments
give you more time for reading?
4.
What three features of the Village Rental
Apartments are meant to help you relax?
5.
When will the newly renovated apartments
be available?
GROUPS
The lease does not include the landlord’s responsibilities. Make a list of things
you think the landlord should be responsible for. Share your list with the class.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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