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Helen: So thats Tims room, the bathrooms over there, and your bedroom is here. Its got a desk and chair and all that, so you shouldnt need any more furniture. Khalid: Ok, that looks ok...emp3, what do you guys do about housework? Alice: Everybody kind of chips in, dont they Tim? Tim: Yes, Alice, we all do our bit. Alice: We keep all the cleaning stuff in this cupboard here. Khalid: Ok, I see. Helen: So, what do you think? Khalid: Its a very nice room, and you guys are great and everything, but I have to say, I think its a little bit pricey...I wonder if it would be possible to reduce the rent a little bit? Helen: Well, Im afraid it isnt up to me Khalid, Ill have to ask my dad about that. Vocabulary: 字汇 everybody chips in 大伙一起做 everybody helps or contributes to doing a task we all do our bit 每个人都尽本分 we all contribute fairly to doing a task pricey 昂贵 expensive Im afraid I regret to say/ Im sorry to say (a polite expression used when saying ) It isnt up to me Its not my choice. I cant/dont decide this 本单元的语言点是描述相似的事物， 有时我们不想把事情描写的很具体或很难做到，我们用些特别的语言来表达，请看下面的解释和例句。 Vague language Background: 背景 We use vague language when we do not want to be (or cannot be) exact, accurate and precise. | 
