Арцун Акопян – SPEAK! American English Conversation. 6,000+ Vocabulary Words and Phrases in Dialogues (страница 29)
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pay with a card
card reader
91. Is this house for sale?
Is this house for sale?
Yes. Do you want to buy it?
Maybe. How much does it cost?
Three hundred thousand dollars.
It’s too expensive!
How much would you pay?
Half as much.
No, that would be too cheap!
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three hundred thousand
too expensive
half as much
too cheap
92. What is the actual cost of a house?
What is the actual cost of a house?
Well, it’s the price of the house itself plus other fees.
What fees?
Firstly, the real estate agent’s commission. Secondly, property taxes.
Do I gain any advantages if I buy without a realtor?
In theory, yes. In practice, you can run into problems.
What other payments do I need to make?
Home maintenance and repairs.
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other fees
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property taxes
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in practice
run into problems
other payments
home maintenance
home repairs
93. Are credit cards used for everyday purchases?
Are credit cards used for everyday purchases?
Yes, but be careful, otherwise you can get into debt.
Do banks forgive debts?
Rarely. Therefore, don’t spend more than you can afford.
How do I determine my limit?
Use limited amounts on all occasions.
A lot of people can’t do that, nor can I. Should I close my bank account?
On the contrary, you ought to open one more. Use it to set aside money for the future!
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