Acquiring communicaiton skills

1.

A: What’s your idea of the perfect flat?

B: What a question! My perfect flat would be impossible.

A: Tell me anyway.

B: Okay. My perfect flat would be big, with high ceilings. It would have a round living room. The living room would be almost all windows and there would be a round balcony outside. But of course, nobody could look into my flat.

A: Why not?

B: Because this is a dream. The kitchen would be very big, with a big table in the middle. There would also be a sofa in the kitchen, and maybe some comfortable chairs, so that you can hang out there. In the bathroom there would be both a shower and a bathtub. The bathtub would be deep enough to sit in up to your neck.

A: What else?

B: Bedrooms. One for me, one for my best friend, one for my boyfriends, and one for visitors.

A: That sounds wonderful, one for my best friends, one for my boyfriends, and one for visitors. But it probably is impossible.

2. A Real Bargain

Mr. Palmer is looking for a new house. He's tired of living in the city and he wants to live in a quiet village. He's with the estate agent now.

Estate Agent: Well, Mr. Palmer. This is the semi-detached house that I told you about... Number 26, Richmond Road. The owners are away, but I've got a key.

Mr. Palmer: Hmm... when was it built?

A.: It was built in 1928.

P.: Who built it?

A.: I'm not really sure. Is it important?

P.: No, not really. Is that a new roof? It looks new.

A.: It is really new. It was put on last year. You can see that it's in very good condition. The previous owner was a builder.

P.: It's quite an old house. I'm worried about the electrical wiring. Has it been rewired?

A.: Yes, it has.

P.: Oh, when was it done?

A.: Five years ago. Also, it's been redecorated. Central heating has been put in, and a new garage has been built.

P.: Oh, when was it done?

A.: Last year... I think. It's a very solid house. It's built with a tiled roof...

P.: It's a long way from a big town. What are the services like?

A: Hold on... I've got the details here. Yes... let me see... the dustbins are emptied every Thursday.

P.: It's important for me to see the post before I go to work. When is it delivered?

A.: It's usually delivered at about 7.30. The milk is delivered about six o'clock... so you'll have fresh milk for breakfast.

P.: It's certainly very cheap. I've seen a lot of similar houses... and they're more expensive.

A: Ah, yes... it's a real bargain.

P.: Are there any plans for the area?

A.: Pardon? Plans... well, a new school is going to be built in the village next year...

P.: Anything else?

A:... and a new road, a motorway actually, will be built next year, too. You'll be able to get to London easily.

P.: Where exactly will the motorway be built?

A.: Well, actually, it'll be built behind the house. A bridge will be constructed over the house. It'll be very interesting. You'll be able to watch the traffic...

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