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W: Then, for those who like to seek a quiet life, do you recommend a house in the countryside? W: Absolutely.

M: Therefore, transport is of the utmost importance. busy city.

W: But houses in the suburbs are far more expensive than those in cities. W: Really? So we should consider our place of work and personality in choosing the location. Is

that so?

M: I’m afraid you have to take family into consideration as well. You may prefer a house that is

away from a busy street or main road. And of course, remember that children have to attend

school. If you have children, or you plan to have children, location is a very important factor. W: Oh, I see. How many types of houses can we choose?

M: There are various types of houses. The first is called detached houses, which stand alone, and

are not joined by another building. Then there are semi-detached houses, which are the most

common. This is because they are, in fact, two houses joined together, and therefore take up less

space. And there are town houses, too, which are many houses joined together to form a long

row. But I don’t think that town houses are less expensive than semi-detached houses. They W: Then what about old houses? They must be cheaper than new ones.

M: Maybe they are. But if the house is too old, you may be faced with expensive repairs and W: I agree. It’s economical to buy old houses only when they are in good condition. By the way, a

lot of property has a garden attached to it. Do you think it’s a good choice?

M: It’s true that a lot of property has a garden. If you enjoy gardening, that’s fine. But if you don’t

enjoy gardening then you may prefer a small garden, as opposed to a big one. But even if you

do enjoy gardening it is important to remember that gardens take up a lot of your time. So

keeping a garden in good order may be very difficult if you work long hours.

W: You are quite right. Any other suggestions? W: Edward, I never knew I had to consider so many things while buying a house. Thank you very

much for talking with us.

M: My pleasure.