My first order of business when I moved to New York was to find accommodation. I needed
to find a place to rent as possible. My first choice was to get an apartment. Unfortunately, I quickly
found out that the only area I could afford was an hour's subway ride from downtown. I then decided
to look for a studio in a neighborhood closer to work. I spoke with a number of landlords, but wasn't
able to find anything. Then, I decided to go to a real estate agent for help. The agent was very helpful,
but the fee was a full month's rent! I agreed and the agent showed me a few places. The first was!
in the basement and had very bad lighting. The next place was a furnished studio that was very
cluttered. The last place was on quiet block with parking in the back. I signed the lease immediately.

1. It's important to get your settled immediately when you arrive in a new town.
a. studio
b.accommodation
c.landlord

2. If you work
it's best to get a place that's not too far away.
a. at home
b. downtown
c. outdoors

3. Make sure you can
an apartment before you sign the lease.
a. permit
b. allow
c. afford

4. If you are looking for nightlife, don't live in the
a. downtown
b. suburbs
c. studio

5. Make sure to get to know your
in the city as quickly as possible.
a. local
b. neighborhood
c. region

6. My friend Jack tries to avoid the at the end of the month!
a. landlord
b. landmaster
c. renter​