title:It's time to make a decision.

Conversation text:

Ellen: Listen, you guys, I know we're close friends, but this is ridiculous.
We have to move! We've looked at three apartments so far.
It's time to make a decision.

Amber: OK, let's review each apartment.

Amber: I know it isn't much bigger than this place, but I like the apartment on Hudson Street.
The location is great; we can walk to school.

Molly: Yeah. There are three bedrooms, but I wish it was bigger.

Amber: But it's so convenient!
We can walk to the library to study - and that saves money, too.

Ellen: But if we have a bigger apartment, we don't need to study at the library.
We could study at home. The apartment on Hudson Street is too close to school.
It's like living in a dormitory.

Molly: Yeah, that's true. But it isn't as noisy as this place, and I can't study when it's noisy.

Ellen: Yes, it's quieter, but it's also darker.
The kitchen is dingy, and the bathroom only has one tiny window.

Amber: Who needs a bathroom with a view?

Ellen: The Lakeview apartment is much bigger and brighter.
It has plenty of windows.

Amber: Yeah, but Lakeview Drive isn't as convenient as Hudson Street.
It's in the suburbs. It'll take us at least an hour to get to school.

Ellen: But it has much more space! There are three bedrooms, a living room, and a big kitchen.

Molly: It's also $700 a month.
That's much more expensive than the other apartments.

Ellen: It's only $150 more than we pay now. Between the three of us, that's not much.

Molly: Yeah, I guess. I just wish it was a little cheaper.

Amber: The kitchen is nice. I'd like to be able to cook once in a while.
We can't make a real meal in this apartment.

Ellen: Yes, and cooking at home saves money.
Which is your favorite apartment, Molly?

Molly: I like the apartment on Third Avenue.
It's nice, and not as expensive as the others - only $500 a month.
It's also downtown, so there's plenty of public transportation.

Amber: OK, the location is pretty good, and the rent isn't as high as this place, but is it safe?
Isn't it dangerous downtown at night?

Molly: It's just as safe as any other neighborhood.
We should be cautious no matter where we live, but maybe a little extra cautious downtown.

Ellen: What about space?
Two people have to share a bedroom, or one person has to use the living room as a bedroom.
That's not going to be me.

Amber: There wouldn't be any privacy.

Molly: Oh, we can work that out. Look: The appliances are brand new and the bathroom is bright.
It's the nicest apartment.

Ellen: OK. Let's take a vote.
Write down the apartment you think we should take… We have a winner!
Let's call the landlord and tell him we'll take it.