Номер 2, страница 82 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс учебник Вербицкая, Каминс Карр

Unit Eight.

Track fifty-seven.

Jemma: Okay, let's sit down and I'll make a cup of tea or something in a minute. So, what do you think of it then? It's not in very good condition, is it?

Mother: Well, it's a nice flat, Jemma. It's quite spacious and uh well-equipped. The crockery and kitchen utensils look fairly new. You don't often get that in rented accommodation, do you?

Father: No, I suppose not. The flat's converted, no doubt. They've done quite a good job. I noticed there's a refurbished basement below. They're lucky, they can use the garden. The lawn needs mowing though.

Jemma: Yes, Dad. But you know I'm not into gardening. It's such a lot of work and I don't have much time now I'm working and studying for my exams.

Father: I know. You've got a lot on your plate at the moment.

Jemma: Yes, loads. But what I meant was the decoration. We thought we might do it up a bit. Make it a bit more cheerful, you know?

Mother: Oh, really? That's a very good idea. I wasn't going to mention it, but, well, if you're going to redecorate anyway, I've got an idea. Perhaps what you could do is put some nice curtains up. That would make this living room much cozier. And, um, if you don't mind me saying so, it would make it much more private. You wouldn't have the people in the flats opposite staring in.

Father: Yes, your mum's right, I think. The walls could do with a bit of brightening up. I don't want to interfere, but it might be a good idea to paint them a nice bright white or pale apricot colour.

Mother: Oh, yes. Pale apricot would be lovely. I think it might be even better if the doors and windows were a slightly darker shade, maybe that lovely burnt apricot colour. And I was wondering about ornaments. The mantelpiece looks a bit bare, doesn't it? You can have some of my China figurines if you like. I've got too many as it is.

Jemma: Thanks, Mum. Let's see how it goes, shall we?

Father: And, while we're on the subject, what about the bathroom tiles? They must have been put in twenty years ago when the flat was converted. That avocado green is really out of date. I wonder if you'd thought of painting them white. That would make the bathroom look a lot fresher and, well, cleaner too.

Jemma: Hm, that sounds like a good idea, Dad. I was thinking of painting the furniture a bit too. It's all quite old and chipped.

Mother: Well, yes. Perhaps a coat of white paint would cheer up the bookcase over there and the cabinets in the kitchen. But, well, it's none of my business, I know, but I wonder what the landlord would say. He might be a bit upset if you paint his furniture.

Jemma: Really? Oh, hadn't thought of that. I suppose I'd better check it out. See if he...