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Seeking housing advice for a newcomer to the city

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Dear Priya, I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing to ask for your advice about finding housing in ToroLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

1. Aiden is writing to Priya primarily to .....

invite her for coffee in Toronto.

ask for help finding accommodation.

tell her about his new job.

complain about Toronto's rental market.

2. Aiden needs to find housing by .....

the end of the month.

March 15th.

early March.

next week.

3. Which of the following is a concern for Aiden?

The reliability of public transportation.

The location of his new workplace.

The cost of living in Vancouver.

The quality of apartments in Toronto.

4. Aiden mentions that he .....

has already secured temporary housing.

missed an opportunity for an apartment.

has arranged to meet with rental agents.

plans to live with roommates.

5. Aiden is worried that .....

his budget is too low for Toronto.

he won't be able to provide necessary references.

the commute from Liberty Village will be too long.

Priya might be too busy to help him.

6. Aiden is considering .....

staying with Priya temporarily.

finding a short-term rental initially.

commuting from Vancouver for the first month.

asking his parents to co-sign his lease.

Here is a response to the message. Complete the response by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank.

Hi Aiden, Great to hear from you! I'd be happy to with your housing search. Your budget of $1,800 is actually for a decent one-bedroom, especially if you're willing to look outside the core. Personally, I'd recommend Liberty Village - it's trendy, has good amenities, and the to the financial district is only about 20 minutes by streetcar. The subway is generally reliable, but streetcars can be delayed during snowstorms. Regarding your concern about not having , many landlords will accept employment letters and bank statements instead. Your new job at RBC will definitely help! And yes, I think your idea to book an Airbnb first is smart - the is so competitive that being here in person gives you an advantage. Let's definitely meet when you arrive! Priya