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Narrator:
So, you're finally settling down. You've saved up a little
nest egg and are
ready to dive into the real estate market. Let's do a little
shopping around.
The American dream home, two bedrooms, two
bathrooms, one doghouse, one garage, two garbage cans. It's
cozy, safe, and just barely within
your overstretched budget.
Not for you? For the same price, you can buy 200,000 acres
of prime Sahara wasteland. Put up a cottage. Nothing, but you
and the sky. It's like a beach without the ocean. And talk about
quiet neighbors.
Too remote? Oh, I understand. You need the
thrill and
excitement of the big city. With that same nest egg, you can get
a slice of prime real estate. Not this real estate. Cozy and
affordable, this lovely fixer-upper is the perfect place for a
dynamic couple like you. No need to putter around
the house.
It's all right there where you stand.
What's the matter? Feeling a little cramped? Well, just
a stone's throw away, just one bridge or a tunnel ride, just
outside the big, bustling city, there is a place with wide-open
spaces, friendly natives, and spacious
dwellings. And it's all within your price range.
It's almost too good to be true. |
| Answers
1.
nest egg
( a sum of
money put by as a reserve )
2.
thrill
( a feeling of extreme excitement )
3.
putter around
( move around aimlessly )
4.
a stone's throw away
( a short
distance )
5.
dwellings
( a place to live in ) |
