[originaltext]W: Hello. Flagstone.M: Oh hello. Is that Flagstone Properties?

W: Hello. Flagstone.
M: Oh hello. Is that Flagstone Properties?
W: Yes that’s right. Flagstone here. How can I help you?
M: Hello. I’m ringing just to [1]make enquiries about renting a house. My name’s Jon Anderson.
W: Yes, Mr. Anderson. What sort of thing were you looking for?
M: [2]Two-bedroomed house with garden.
W: Well, yes, sir. That shouldn’t be any problem. Just to let you know that our main areas, the main areas we deal with, are the city centre itself...
M: City centre... uh-huh.
W: And the north suburbs.
M: Oh well... we were most interested in the Northern areas actually.
W: Right... Yes. What sort of price were you thinking of?
M: Well... could you give me some idea?
W: Certainly. It really ranges from ￡250 per month.
M: Only ￡250.
W: Yes, to about ￡500 depending on a number of different factors.
M: What does it depend on?
W: Well, obviously the quality of the area. And then whether there’s a garden.
M: Well, as I said, we’d want a garden.
W: And a garage pushes up the price.
M: Right. Well, we wouldn’t necessarily need one. [2]I think about ￡350 a month would be our limit.
W: OK. Well, would you like to have a look at a couple of properties, sir?
M: Yes, that’d be great.
W: Looking at our files. I think we’ve got two which might suit you.
M: Hang on. I’ll just get a pen. Right.
W: OK Well, there’s one on West Park Road which is ￡325 a month.
M: Are the bills included?
W: Well, [3]that one just includes the water bill.
M: OK, right.
W: [4]And the second house is in Tithe Road.
M: Got that. And now how much is that one?
W: That’s ￡380.
M: 380. Is that including water?
W: No, I’m afraid not, but is does include the telephone rental.
M: Oh well, that’s not too bad then. So...
W: So, when would you be available to see them?
M: Well, I’ll be in town next week... say... Thursday?
W: No, I’m sorry we don’t have any availability for Thursday. How about Wednesday afternoon?
M: OK That’s fine. Would 5:00 be OK? W: Yes, fine. 5:00 it is. Just come to the Flagstone Offices.
M: Oh, before I forget. What sort of things do I need to get done to rent with you?
W: Well, [5]the most important is a letter from your bank, and then a reference letter from your employer.
M: No problem. And what else?
W: We would need you to give 2 weeks’ notice of moving in.
M: OK Thanks very much. I’ll see you next week. W: See you.
1. What is the main idea of the conversation?
2. What kind of house is the man looking for?
3. What does the rent of the house in West Park Road include?
4. How much is the rent of the house in Tithe Road?
5. What does the man need to do to rent the house?