Listening Exercises A1 – Apartment Living

1.

A:        What’s your apartment like, Ken?

B:        It’s comfortable, but it’s pretty small. It’s only got one room.

A:        Really? Don’t you have a bedroom?

B:        No, I sleep in the living room.

A:        What about your dog?

B:        She sleeps in the living room, too! Right next to me.

2.

A:        What’s your new apartment like, Celia?

B:        It’s really big. I love it.

A:        How many rooms does it have?

B:        Lots. It’s got two bedrooms, a living room, and a huge kitchen and bathroom.

A:        Sounds great. So, when can I come and stay with you?

3.

A:        Do you like your apartment, Joe?

B:        Not really. It’s very small.

A:        Really?

B:        Yeah, just one bedroom and a living room.

A:        That isn’t so small. How many people live with you?

B:        Seven!

A:        Seven! Wow!

4.

A:        Do you live with your sister, Ellen?

B:        Yes, I do.

A:        What’s your place like?

B:        It’s nice. It’s got two bedrooms, a big one and a small one.

A:        That’s great.

B:        Yes, but I’ve got the small one.

A:        Oh.

1.

A:        Does the kitchen have everything you need, like a stove and a refrigerator?

B:        It’s got a stove but it doesn’t have a refrigerator. I need to buy one.

2.

A:        You don’t have a bed in your bedroom?

B:        No bed. Just a TV. I sleep on a mattress on the floor.

A:        Really?

3.

A:        We don’t have much furniture yet. We don’t even have a sofa in the living room.

B:        Hey. I’ve got one I can sell you.

A:        Really? Great.

4.

A:        The bathroom is very small. Just a shower and a toilet.

B:        You can come and take a bath at my place any time.

A:        Thanks, I probably will.

1.

The bookshelf looks really good in the living room. And the TV is just fine. When I find a stereo, I’m going to put it in the bookshelf. I don’t have a stereo now because I want to find a cheap one. I’m going to check out the sales next week. I’ve got a dinner table, but I still need a sofa. Now I have to sit at the dinner table to watch TV. My living room is small, so I want a small sofa.

2.

If you have an old bookshelf you aren’t using, I’d be really happy to buy it! I haven’t been able to find one that is the right size. All the ones I looked at were too big. Right now there are books all over the floor. But I managed to pick up a really good TV and stereo at a yard sale last weekend. I still need to find a dinner table. All the ones I looked at in the stores were too expensive.

3.

I was thinking about getting a bookshelf, but I don’t have many books yet, so I guess I can wait. I was lucky. I got a really cheap used TV the other day. It only cost $50 and it works really well. It’s nice to have something to watch. Right now I don’t have enough money to buy a stereo. The dinner table is very nice and big enough for six people. I bought a cheap sofa, too. It’s really comfortable.

4.

The bookshelf is good, though it’s probably a little too big for the living room. I need a TV, but I’m waiting for the new models. I have a good stereo. So that’s good. However, I still haven’t bought a dinner table. I saw a great one last week. The sales clerk said that they’re having a big sale next week, so I’m waiting for that. For now, I’m eating my meals while sitting on the sofa.

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Transcript

1.   It’s really difficult to cook in here. The sink is too close to the stove, and the refrigerator is really small.

2.   This room is great because there’s a big window over the bed. I love sleeping in here. When I wake up, the room is so sunny.

3.   This is my favorite room. I have a big sofa where I can sit and watch TV. And look! I found this great coffee table on sale last week.

4.   Here is where I eat all my meals. The dinner table was pretty expensive, but it’s big enough for six people. Why don’t you come over for dinner sometime?

5.   The best thing about this room is the tub. It’s new and it’s big, so I can take long, hot baths. The shower is pretty nice, too.

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Transcript

1.   I bought a great table and some chairs on sale. I’d like to get a microwave, but I need to find a small one because the room is so small.

2.   The bookcase is really nice. My parents gave it to me. When I save some money, I’m going to get a desk. I’ve got a really nice lamp to put on it.

3.   I got a TV at the mall today, and a coffee table, too. Now I need a nice stereo – a silver one, like the TV. I’m still looking for the right color.

4.   I’ve got a lot of nice dishes that my mom gave me, and I found a cheap microwave at the mall. The only thing I don’t have is a lamp. It’s pretty dark in here.

5.   I have a lot of great stuff – a microwave, a stove, dishes, and even a nice dinner table. But I still need some chairs. Right now, I eat all my meals standing up.