2.The procedures for renting an apartment in different cities and areas can differ widely,and thus,knowing what to expect can help you in your apartment search.
First of all,you should decide on the type of the apartment you want to rent.How big of a place do you need?How much money are you willing to spend?Is public transportation available nearby?Is it noisy or quiet?Is the area safe or not?What kind of person is your next-door neighbor or roommate?Think carefully about the place for you.
Next,many apartments are advertised in the local newspaper,and these listings generally describe the size,location and the environment of the place.Looking over these ads will give you a general idea of the types of apartment available.Ask your friends and teachers if they can recommend any specific place for you to live.Compare what they tell you with what you find in the newspape
Then,you should find out the exact costs for renting an apartment and determine your budget.In addition to your first month's rent,you might have to pay a security deposit to cover any damage to the apartment.The amount will be given back when you move out,but you should not expect to receive the entire amount because the house owners sometimes use this money for regular maintenance,including carpet cleaning and new paint.
Finally,be sure to carefully read and understand the terms of the rental agreement.Can you keep pets in the apartment?Is smoking allowed?How much notice do you need to give the landlord before you move out?Ask questions if you aren't sure.
25.How many steps are there for renting an apartment,according to the passage?B
A.Three.B.Four.C.Five.D.Six.
26.What things should you consider in the first step?D
A.The neighborhood.
B.The transportation.
C.The size of the house
D.All of the above.
27.Where can you find many apartment advertisements,according to the passage?A
A.In the newspaper.
B.From teachers and classmates.
C.From the billboard at school.
D.From TV.
28.Why will you probably not get the total security deposit back,according to the passage?B
A.Because the landlords are usually greedy.
B.Because the money may be spent on daily repairs.
C.Because you destroy the rental agreement.
D.Because the landlords will save the money for your studies.