Reading dialog
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Lars
Kijk naar die grote vrachtwagen. Hij rijdt heel snel op de weg.
Look at that big truck. It is driving very fast on the road.
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Anna
Weet ik. De chauffeur ziet er klaar uit voor een lange reis.
I know. The driver looks ready for a long trip.
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Lars
De nieuwe auto van mijn broer is ook snel en heel sterk.
My brother's new car is also fast and very powerful.
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Anna
Is hij ook zwaar? Sterke auto's zijn meestal zwaar.
Is it heavy too? Powerful cars are usually heavy.
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Lars
Ja, maar de motor is geavanceerd en van behoorlijk hoge kwaliteit.
Yes, but the engine is advanced and of fairly high quality.
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Anna
De bus is vandaag weer vertraagd. We komen te laat.
The bus is delayed again today. We will be late.
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Lars
Dat is moeilijk voor de werknemers in de stad.
That is difficult for the workers in the city.
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Anna
Heet weer maakt alles trager in de zomer.
Hot weather makes everything slower in the summer.
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Lars
Waar. Ben je klaar om vandaag naar school te lopen?
True. Are you ready to walk to school today?
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Anna
Ja, mijn tas is niet te zwaar. Kom, we gaan!
Yes, my bag is not too heavy. Come on, let's go!
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