Ashlie: Can you pass me the wrench, Stephen?
Stephen: This one?
Ashlie: No, that’s a screwdriver. The big one next to it.
Stephen: This?
Ashlie: Thanks. Right... I think that’s done. Phew!
Stephen: Well done, Ash.
Ashlie: That's the third time the taps have leaked this month. Just look at them. I'm fed up with living here.
Stephen: Ashlie's flat is falling apart. She's always repairing things.
Ashlie: I hate this flat! I can't stand the kitchen. I can't bear pink. I want to move out!
Stephen: That’s a great idea!
Ashlie: I want to rent somewhere a bit more modern, stylish, you know? Somewhere where everything works!
Stephen: I know what you mean. This place, I mean, look at this, it’s horrible... and it’s full of old rubbish.
Ashlie: Stephen, that’s mine!
Stephen: Mm, really? Nice...
Ashlie: I’ve decided. I’m going to start looking for somewhere else to live.
Stephen: I’ll help you look if you like.
Ashlie: Ahh... Thanks, Stephen.
….
Stephen: What about this one?
Ashlie: Ahh.. That one looks just right, yeah - give them a call.
Stephen: Hi. I'm calling about the flat for rent on Kings Road. Is it still available? It is? Great! Can we see it? Really, OK, see you there. Come on, Ash, let’s go - we can see it now.
Ashlie: Oh great! Come on, Poppy.
….
Ashlie: Hi, I’m Ashlie, and this is my brother, Stephen.
Estate Agent: Hi, I'm Chris. Is it for the two of you? Are you looking for a place together?
Stephen: Ah no, no... it’s just for Ashlie.
Ashlie: Well, it looks great from the outside, and this is a really nice area.
Estate Agent: Yes, it’s lovely, isn’t it? And this flat is perfect for one person. Let’s go and have a look around. After you - this way.
Ashlie: Thanks.
…..
Ashlie: Hmm... It’s not very big, is it?
Estate Agent: Like I said, this place is just perfect for one person. It’s got everything you need.
Stephen: It’s a bit small, isn’t it?
Ashlie: Erm... Where's the bedroom?
Estate Agent: Ah - well look, here’s the bed, and it can also be a sofa.
Ashlie: Do you have anything else?
Estate Agent: Yeah, I can show you something else.
…..
Ashlie: No...
…..
Stephen: This seems better. It’s got much more room, Ashlie. It’s more modern. It’s quite stylish.
Estate Agent: I can really see you living here.
Ashlie: Mmm. It is quite a good size. And the kitchen’s quite big. I like the carpet. No pink in sight!
Stephen: What’s it like round here? I don’t know the area very well.
Estate Agent: Er… It’s really close to the train station. There’s trains every ten minutes into Central London. I’ve got the paperwork with me. You could move in tomorrow.
Ashlie: So how much is the rent?
Estate Agent: What did you say?
Ashlie: Trains every ten minutes? No way!
…..
Stephen: Wow! What a beautiful kitchen!
Ashlie: Ahhh... I love it, it’s so spacious!
Stephen: I think this is the one.
Ash: Come on then. Let’s tell the estate agent. Come on, Poppy.
….
Ashlie: Oh Stephen, that flat was wonderful! I’ve got to have it!
Stephen: Yes, it’s great, but are you sure?
Ashlie: Yes, I mean I feel really at home here. It’s such a peaceful street.
Stephen: Yes, it does seem pretty quiet.
Estate Agent: If you’d just like to sign the rental agreement, we can go back to the office, get the keys, and you can move in when you like.
Ashlie: Great! I can't wait. Where do I sign?
Estate Agent: Just there.
Comments
Hi Elgun,
Have you looked up 'bear' in the Cambridge Dictionaries Online box on the right hand side of the page? That should give you the answer.
If you're still confused after you've done that, let us know.
Best wishes,
Adam
The LearnEnglish Team
Hi Adam, no I knew already "bear". But together word "pink' in sentence what is mean it is so interesting came to me. Also thank you helping me... I've question for you exactly Poland team.Could I?
Best wishes,
Elgun
Hi Elgun,
It sounds like you understand it now, but just in case, of the 9 different meanings listed in the dictionary, the first one (accept) is the relevant one here.
You are welcome to ask questions here in the comments, so please do ask yours!
Best wishes,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hi Adam,Kirk,Peter
I want to know about master education in Poland, Hungary, Britain, America. Exactly it is coming to me interesting knowing education money from You. I want to know least study university money and could You clarify and advise me study in Poland and Hungary which best and advisable. I need advise. What Will I gain in non-english country? Is that compatible for me? I'm planning next year study. But You know money etc... Thanks TEAM!
Best wishes,
Elgun
Hi Elgun,
We try to help LearnEnglish users as best we can, but our primary purpose is to develop and maintain the site, as well as help people use it.
There are many issues to consider, such as language, funding, as well as of course being admitted to the universities you're interested in. I'd suggest you do some research on the internet for this kind of information - for example, you could search for "study in Poland", "study in Hungary", etc. I expect you can find a lot of useful information by doing this.
Good luck!
Best wishes,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
thank you Kirk! I understood ;) so it is need some time and future!
hello again ! I have noticed something when Stephen says (It does seem pretty quiet) i noticed that it is not ( It does seems pretty quiet) The verb is without adding the (s) agreement with the singular pronoun( It) , so what is the right way in saying it ?or we can use both ways( It does seem ) ( it does seems). thanks
Hi littlemoon86,
The correct form is what Stephen says: it does seem. When do/does is used as an auxiliary verb (which is the case here), the form that follows it is the infinitive form (without to), just like in questions and negative statements in the present simple.
Best wishes,
Kirk
The LearnEnglish Team
Hello , could I ask, please? what does this sentence mean ? I searched in dictionary and i can't find the meaning . (her flat is too pink!)
one comment about Ashely . It 's quite new for me that you have to repair anything broken yourself!!! and Stephen is just passing her tools not doing teh repairing instead of her !! How strange !!
Hello littlemoon86,
The sentence is giving an opinion that, while some pink colour might be nice, too much is not good - and the flat has too much. Perhaps all the walls, and the ceiling, and the furniture are pink - I think that would be too much!
I suppose Stephen could help a bit more, but Ashley lives alone so she's probably used to repairing things by now - and is probably better than Stephen at it with all the practice she has!
Best wishes,
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
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