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  1. Lars
    Dutch De waterval is sinds de herfst prachtig. De bladeren eromheen creëren het meest verbluffende landschap.

    The waterfall has been beautiful since autumn. The leaves around it create the most stunning scenery.

  2. Anna
    Dutch Heb je de mok gezien die op de tafel staat? Ik kan mijn favoriete nergens vinden.

    Have you seen the mug on the table? I can't find my favorite anywhere.

  3. Lars
    Dutch Hij staat in de keukenkast. Ik heb hem net afgewassen en weggezet om te drogen.

    It is in the kitchen cupboard. I just washed it and put it away to dry.

  4. Anna
    Dutch De woestijnomgeving is in de loop van de tijd veranderd. Klimaatverandering is overal zichtbaar, zelfs in afgelegen gebieden.

    The desert environment has changed over time. Climate change is visible everywhere, even in remote areas.

  5. Lars
    Dutch Klopt. Ik heb gelezen over vermindering van vervuiling in de stad. Dingen verbeteren langzaam.

    Right. I've read about reductions in pollution in the city. Things are slowly getting better.

  6. Anna
    Dutch Langzaam is beter dan helemaal niet. Ben je thuis meer gaan recyclen?

    Doing it slowly is better than not doing it at all. Have you started recycling more at home?

  7. Lars
    Dutch Ja, ik scheid nu alles zorgvuldig. De nieuwe glasbak bij ons gebouw is heel handig.

    Yes, I now sort everything carefully. The new glass recycling bin by our building is very handy.

  8. Anna
    Dutch Briljant. Elke kleine actie helpt het milieu op de lange termijn.

    Brilliant. Every small action helps the environment in the long run.

  9. Lars
    Dutch Ik heb er ook over gedacht tweedehands meubels te kopen in plaats van nieuwe. Het is goedkoper en duurzamer.

    I also thought about buying used furniture instead of new. It's cheaper and more sustainable.

  10. Anna
    Dutch Slimme keuze. De markt bij mijn appartement heeft elke weekend prachtige vintagestukken.

    Smart choice. The market near my apartment has beautiful vintage pieces every weekend.

  11. Lars
    Dutch Ik ga er deze zaterdag misschien heen. Een mooie fauteuil voor mijn woonkamer zou perfect zijn.

    I might go there this Saturday. A nice armchair for my living room would be perfect.

  12. Anna
    Dutch Ik ga met je mee. We kunnen daarna in het café lunchen.

    I'll come with you. We can have lunch in the café afterwards.

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