研究生英语听说教材.doc

Chapter 3 Part Two Main Dialogue Exercise One c. Problems with neighbors Exercise 2 Michael and Betty have loud arguments. David pays low rent and he thinks the landlord wants him to move. They play loud music late at night and have loud parties. Mrs. Anderson. She screams into the phone early on Sunday mornings. Noise from early morning garbage collectors. Art never throws away his garbage, which causes bad odors in the hallway. He is writing a book about his experiences with his neighbors. Exercise 3 Top left: Michael and Betty Top right: Rob and Steve Middle right: X Bottom left: Mrs. Anderson Bottom right: Art Exercise 4 a a Note: According to New York City rent control ordinance, B could also be correct. However, nothing in this context suggests, that when someone moves, the rent control status is abolished for that apartment. b a a b Exercise 5 Answers will vary. Part Three Expansion Section 1: Household Furnishings Exercise 1A Answers will vary. Exercise 1B (some suggested answers) Problems Leaking toilet Bathroom Stopped-up toilet Bathroom Stopped up sink Bathroom, Kitchen Drafty window All rooms Gas leak Kitchen, Laundry room, Utility closet, Garage Peeling paint All rooms Broken lock Front door Broken light fixture All rooms Exercise 1C Answers will vary. Exercise 1D Room Problem 1. living room Scratched floor, Smoke stains 2. Kitchen Difficulty choosing proper paint 3. Bathroom Cracked, peeling ceiling 4. Bedroom No heat early in morning Section 2: Tenant’s Rights Exercise 1 False False False True False False True False False True Exercise 2 A landlord cannot get into a tenant’s apartment to investigate a bathroom leak. He has been trying to arrange entry for over three weeks. Landlord enters tenant’s apartment without permission. Tenant had a party during which time a window was broken. Landlord won’t pay for repairs for window. Exercise 3 (possible answers) Landlord can give tenant 24-ho