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Unit Eighteen Part One Statements Complete each of the statements with what you hear and choose A or B that explains the word or phrase in bold. l. When the holiday trip was cancelled, the travel agency refunded everybody the price of the tickets. ( B ) 2. When we moved into our apartment, we had to deposit $100 with the landlord in case we broke any of his things. ( A ) 3. Environmentalists are doing everything within their power to minimize the impact of the oil spill. ( A ) 4. I enclosed some money, which you may need for your expenses. ( A ) 5. The latest post office machines can sort letters at 3,000 items an hour, which is much faster than manual sorting. ( B ) 6. The large inheritance from his aunt meant that he could buy his own boat. ( A ) 7. These crowded cities are the perfect environment for the transmission of infection. ( B ) 8. Theres a shortage of cheap accommodation. ( A ) 9. Within two weeks of arrival all foreigners had to register with the local police. ( B ) 10. Provided that there are no objections, we will begin with item three on the agenda. ( A ) Part Two Dialogues Dialogue One Rent a Room A: Hello. Can I help you? B: Yes. I saw an advert in the local paper for a room for rent. Is it still available? A: Yes, it is. Would you like to see it? B: Thank you. A: Here is the room. As you can see, it is larger and has plenty of space. There is a single bed and a settee in the corner. The kitchen, toilet and bathroom are on the first floor. B: I see. Would I share them with anyone else? A: Yes, you would share them with four other people who have rooms here. Is that alright for you? B: Yes, thats fine. May I ask you a few questions about the accommodation? A: Certainly. Go ahead. B: Is there a phone in the house I can use? A: I am sorry there isnt, but you can receive calls here and you can make calls from the phone box down the road. B: I see. Will I have to pa