Brian and his roommate are going to move out from their college dorm.
布萊恩和他室友打算搬出他們的大學宿舍。
Brian: Hi, I am calling about the studio on New York Avenue. Is it available?
Clerk: Yes.
Brian: We’re going to keep a dog. Is it possible to have a dog in this neighborhood?
Clerk: You bet! We provide the walking paths, the pet washing station and even the service of pet spa. I believe it’s sort of pets’ heaven here.
Brian: Too good to be true. I’m very interested in seeing it. May I come over this Sunday to take a look?
Clerk: Sure, what about 2:00PM?
Brian: OK, my roommate and I will meet you there.
Studio for Rent
‧ US$2,540
‧ 39 New York Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
‧ 567 square feet
‧ Washer/Dryer
‧ Wooden Floors
‧ Walk-in Closet
Contact This Property
cozyhome@mail.com
(844) 374-9876
Open 10:30AM - 6:30PM Today
必備單字
1. available [ ?ˋvel?bl ] adj. 可得到的；有空（位）的（國中挑戰800字）
2. service [ ˋs?v?s ] n. 服務（國中基礎1200字）
實用字詞
1. provide 提供
2. You bet! 當然！
閱讀技巧：
將長句分成短字詞，以利閱讀
Is it possible／to have a dog／in this neighborhood?
可能嗎／養一隻狗／在這個社區？
斷句練習：
May I come over this Sunday to take a look?
解答：
動手做做看：將長句分成短字詞
May I／come over／this Sunday／to take a look?
我可以／順道過去／本週六／看一看？
考題練習：
TOEIC Bridge測驗X國中會考題型
1. How can Brian receive more information about the studio?
(A) By e-mail.
(B) By fax.
(C) By Facebook.
2. What can Brian do to take care of his dog in this community if he moves in?
(A) Walk the dog on the sidewalk.
(B) Keep the dog in the pet hotel.
(C) Let the dog swim in the pool.
3. Which of the following is true?
(A) Keeping pets is not allowed in this neighborhood.
(B) Brian is going to meet the salesman alone.
(C) Brian can do the laundry in this studio.
解答：
1. (A) 2. (A) 3. (C)
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