Episode 11: A Place of Our Own ACT II-英语听力

[00:00.35]A Place of Our Own [00:04.43]ACT II [00:18.48]I remember your parents' first house very well. [00:22.23]It was on Spring Avenue, near the park. [00:25.16]I grew up in that house. [00:26.60]Yes, and you were such a cute baby. [00:28.85]I've seen pictures of him. [00:30.87]He had blond hair. [00:32.94]I've been friendly with the Stewart family [00:34.45]for a long time, [00:35.16]so it's my pleasure [00:36.29]to help you find a house now. [00:37.65]Well, we're not sure we can afford one. [00:39.92]But we'd like to find out [00:41.22]about the possibilities. [00:42.21]That's a good idea. [00:44.22]I love your house on Linden Street. [00:47.16]I sold your father that house seventeen years ago. [00:50.12]Really? [00:50.68]Yes, Mom was pregnant with Robbie then, [00:52.75]and they needed the extra room. [00:54.34]I hear you're expecting a baby, Mrs. Stewart. [00:56.72]Mmm-hmm. [00:57.32]So we will be needing more room. [00:59.59]Oh, so you don't need something immediately? [01:01.18]No. But in five or six months ... [01:03.70]And time passes so quickly. [01:05.71]Yes, it does. [01:07.69]Well, when you called, [01:08.60]you gave me enough information [01:10.03]about your salaries and your savings. [01:12.01]So I have a good idea about your financial situation. [01:15.07]Let me show you some pictures of houses. [01:17.35]With two bedrooms? [01:19.19]Yes, I think I can show you some. [01:21.19]Of course, they won't be in Riverdale. [01:23.29]The cost of housing's too high for you here. [01:26.90]I haven't thought about living anywhere else. [01:29.87]We've always lived in this area. [01:32.14]Where should we look for a house, Mrs. Martinelli? [01:34.48]Well, we have an office in Mount Kisco. [01:36.40]It's a lovely area, [01:37.57]and it's only about an hour's drive from here. [01:40.00]Here. [01:40.86]I have a book with photos of some homes in that area. [01:45.41]Now, let's see. Here. [01:51.21]This is a lovely two-bedroom house in your price range. [01:55.86]It's pretty, [01:59.02]but I prefer a two-story home. [02:01.06]I do, too. [02:02.28]I don't care for a ranch type. [02:04.00]OK. [02:07.84]Oh, this is a wonderful house. [02:10.34]I know it well. [02:11.28]I sold it to the present owners. [02:12.96]It looks wonderful. [02:14.68]This is a two-bedroom, two-bath house. [02:16.80]It has a full basement, [02:18.39]and it is on a half-acre lot. [02:20.72]You can probably afford this one. [02:23.63]I like this house. [02:24.52]So do I. [02:25.84]And the price is right. [02:27.69]Would you like to go see it? [02:28.70]Yes. We're planning [02:29.86]to talk to someone at the bank next week. [02:32.25]Perhaps we could see the house this weekend. [02:34.66]If someone doesn't buy it before then, [02:36.10]But let's keep looking. [02:40.41]Just to get an idea of some other possibilities. [02:42.43]This is very helpful, Mrs. Martinelli. [02:47.13]Here. [02:48.01]This is a wonderful example of Spanish-style architecture. [02:51.49]Oh, [02:52.40]I love the roof tiles on a Spanish-style house. [02:55.67]It looks like the houses in Hollywood. [02:58.78]It's interesting. [03:00.04]A house like this in Riverdale costs double the price. [03:12.83]Oh my! [03:15.62]Here's a real buy. [03:18.64]It's a bargain. [03:19.44]This house just came on the market. [03:22.14]It's quite lovely. [03:23.06]Is it a two-bedroom house? [03:24.82]No. It has three bedrooms and three baths. [03:27.71]I know the house. [03:29.05]It has a brand new kitchen. [03:30.47]And a living room with a twelve-foot ceiling. [03:33.82]And there's a two-car garage. [03:35.91]Then why don't we go look at this house, too? [03:37.70]It's a good investment. [03:40.03]Thank you, Mrs. Martinelli. [03:41.17]Thanks so much. [03:42.28]My pleasure. [03:44.05]Give my best to your parents. [03:45.97]Your father's a wonderful doctor, Richard. [03:48.42]He took care of my daughter [03:50.87]when she was a child. [03:53.04]He's the best pediatrician in Westchester. [03:53.41]Thanks, Mrs. Martinelli. [03:54.25]I'll give them your regards. [03:55.45]We really appreciate your advice. [03:57.98]I do think you should go see the houses [03:59.81]and talk to the bank. [04:01.28]Here. [04:01.87]Let me give you some information sheets about the houses. [04:09.58]They're both very good buys. [04:12.26]Well, thanks so much for your help and your time, [04:14.67]Mrs. Martinelli. [04:16.18]We've got a lot to talk about. [04:17.72]Mmm-hmm. Thanks.