Bối cảnh: Một sinh viên năm nhất (Student) gọi điện đến văn phòng ký túc xá (Housing Officer) để hỏi về chỗ ở cho học kỳ tới.
Housing Officer: University Housing Office, this is Karen speaking. How may I help you?
Student: Hi Karen, I'm a first-year student starting in September, and I want to ask about accommodation options.
Housing Officer: Sure! We have three options. The shared dormitory is the most affordable at two hundred dollars a month. You'll share a room with one other student. Then there's the single room at three hundred and fifty dollars, which gives you your own space. And finally, the studio apartment at five hundred dollars — that includes a small kitchen.
Student: I think I'd prefer the single room. I need quiet for studying. Is the price all-inclusive?
Housing Officer: The rent includes water and internet. Electricity is metered separately — most students pay about thirty dollars a month for that. Meals are not included, but there's a cafeteria on the ground floor.
Student: That sounds reasonable. How do I apply?
Housing Officer: You need to fill out the online application on our website and pay a deposit of one month's rent. The deadline for the September intake is July 15th. After that, rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Student: Great. One more thing — is there parking available?
Housing Officer: We have limited parking spaces. Students can apply for a parking permit, but priority is given to those living in the studio apartments. For single rooms, I'd recommend using the campus shuttle bus — it's free for all residents.
Câu hỏi trắc nghiệm
Câu 1. Why does the student prefer the single room?
A. It is the cheapest option.
B. It includes a kitchen.
C. She needs a quiet place to study.
D. It has free parking.
Câu 2. What is NOT included in the single room rent?
A. Water
B. Internet
C. Electricity
D. Access to the cafeteria
Câu 3. What is the application deadline for September?
A. June 15th
B. July 15th
C. August 15th
D. September 1st
Câu 4. What does the officer recommend for single-room students regarding transport?
A. Apply for a parking permit.
B. Take the campus shuttle bus.
C. Use public transport.
D. Walk to campus.
Đáp án và giải thích
Câu 1: C — Sinh viên nói: "I need quiet for studying." Lý do chọn phòng đơn là cần yên tĩnh để học.
Câu 2: C — Nhân viên nói: "Electricity is metered separately." Tiền điện tính riêng, không gồm trong tiền phòng. Nước và internet đã bao gồm.
Câu 3: B — Nhân viên nói: "The deadline for the September intake is July 15th."
Câu 4: B — Nhân viên nói: "I'd recommend using the campus shuttle bus — it's free for all residents." Khuyên dùng xe buýt nội bộ miễn phí.
Từ vựng khó
| Từ/cụm từ | Nghĩa |
|---|---|
| all-inclusive | bao gồm tất cả chi phí |
| metered separately | tính đồng hồ riêng |
| deposit | tiền đặt cọc |
| first-come, first-served | ai đến trước được phục vụ trước |
| parking permit | giấy phép đỗ xe |