Renting an Apartment租房
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#1
Hi, Emma! Thanks for meeting me today.
嗨，Emma！谢谢你今天跟我见面。
#2
Of course! You said you need a new apartment?
当然！你说你需要一间新公寓吗？
#3
Yes! My lease ends next month.
是的！我的租约下个月到期。
#4
Oh, that is soon. Let me help you.
喔，那很快。让我来帮你。
#5
What is your budget for rent each month?
你每个月的租金预算是多少？
#6
I can pay about eight hundred dollars.
我可以支付大约八百美元。
#7
That is good. Do you want a studio?
那很好。你想要套房吗？
#8
No, I want a one-bedroom apartment.
不，我想要一间有一房一厅的公寓。
#9
Okay. One-bedrooms are bigger but more expensive.
好的。一房公寓空间较大，但价格也较贵。
#10
Are utilities included in the rent?
房租包含水电煤气费吗？
#11
Sometimes. You should always ask the landlord.
有时候。你应该总是要询问房东。
#12
What are utilities exactly?
水电煤气费具体来说包含哪些？
#13
Water, electricity, gas, and internet.
水、电、燃气和网络。
#14
Oh, those can be expensive too!
噢，那些也可能很贵！
#15
Yes, so ask about utilities before you sign.
是的，所以在你签约之前，要询问关于水电煤气费的事。
#16
What about the deposit? How much is it?
那押金呢？是多少钱？
#17
Usually, the deposit is one month of rent.
通常，押金是一个月的租金。
#18
So I will need eight hundred dollars extra?
所以我将会需要额外的八百美元吗？
#19
Yes. You pay the deposit before you move in.
是的。你在搬进去之前支付押金。
#20
Will I get the deposit back later?
我之后会拿回押金吗？
#21
Yes, but only if you keep the apartment clean.
是的，但只有在你保持公寓干净的情况下。
#22
How long is a typical lease?
一般的租约通常是多久？
#23
Most leases are for twelve months.
大多数租约的期限是十二个月。
#24
Can I leave before the lease ends?
我可以在租约结束前搬走吗？
#25
You can, but you will pay a fee.
你可以这样做，但你将需要支付一笔费用。
#26
I understand. I will read the lease carefully.
我明白。我会仔细阅读租约。
#27
Good idea! I will help you check everything.
好主意！我会帮你检查所有事情。
#28
Thank you so much, Emma. You are the best!
非常感谢你，Emma。你是最棒的！