社交生活篇：押金（1）

A: I'm John Smith. How can I help you?

B: Hi, John. This is Terry Evans. I've got some good news for you.

A: I hope you're from the lottery¹. Go ahead.

B: The apartment owner was impressed with your interview. He has approved your rental² application.

A: Oh, my gosh. That's wonderful news!

B: Of course, there are some fees to pay before you move in.

A: Fees? I don't remember anything about fees.

B: You know, the usual--first and last month's rent, and the security deposit³.

A: But, of course. You cannot move in unless you pay such fees.

B: So, you can write me a check for $3,500. That's $2,500 and $1,000 deposit.

A: No sooner said than done. Where shall I mail it?

B: Just mail it to 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.

A: So, when will I be able to move in?

B: Move in on the first. Come on by my office, and pick up your keys.

A: Sounds great! Tell me your phone number.

B: Certainly. My office number is 626-555-3000.

1 lottery   

n.抽彩；碰运气的事，难于算计的事

参考例句：

• He won no less than ￡5000 in the lottery.他居然中了5000英镑的奖券。
• They thought themselves lucky in the lottery of life.他们认为自己是变幻莫测的人生中的幸运者。

2 rental   

n.租赁，出租，出租业

参考例句：

• The yearly rental of her house is 2400 yuan.她这房子年租金是2400元。
• We can organise car rental from Chicago O'Hare Airport.我们可以安排提供从芝加哥奥黑尔机场出发的租车服务。

3 deposit   

n.定金，存款，矿藏；vt.使沉淀，寄存，储蓄

参考例句：

• There is too much deposit in a bottle of wine.酒瓶里有太多的沉淀物。
• The hotel requires a deposit for all advance bookings.旅馆规定凡预订房间都要先付订金。