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  1. Lars
    Dutch Tegen volgende week zullen we in een nieuwe auto rijden. Ik spaar al jaren om me deze upgrade te kunnen veroorloven.

    By next week we'll be driving a new car. I've been saving for years to afford this upgrade.

  2. Anna
    Dutch Het vliegtuig dat elke ochtend over de stad vliegt is erg luid. Het wekt me consequent om zes uur.

    The plane that flies over the city every morning is very loud. It consistently wakes me up at six.

  3. Lars
    Dutch De brandstof voor de raket wordt nu klaargemaakt. De lancering morgen wordt historisch.

    The rocket's fuel is being prepared now. Tomorrow's launch will be historic.

  4. Anna
    Dutch Ik kijk er misschien naar op televisie. Ruimtevaart heeft me altijd gefascineerd, vooral sinds mijn jeugd.

    I might watch it on TV. Space travel has always fascinated me, especially since I was a child.

  5. Lars
    Dutch Bij mij ook. De astronaut die de missie leidt heeft ongelooflijke ervaring. Ze traint al jaren.

    Me too. The astronaut who leads the mission has incredible experience. She has been training for years.

  6. Anna
    Dutch Klopt. Heeft de monteur trouwens je motor al gerepareerd?

    That's true. By the way, has the mechanic fixed your engine yet?

  7. Lars
    Dutch Ja, hij heeft alles gisteren afgerond. De motor draait weer soepel en de voorruit ziet er gloednieuw uit.

    Yes, he finished everything yesterday. The engine runs smoothly again and the windshield looks brand new.

  8. Anna
    Dutch Briljant. Ik heb erover gedacht zelf een scooter te kopen. Ze zijn perfect voor korte ritjes door de stad.

    Brilliant. I've thought about buying a scooter myself. They're perfect for short trips around the city.

  9. Lars
    Dutch Slimme keuze. Ze gebruiken veel minder benzine dan auto's en zijn makkelijker te parkeren.

    Smart choice. They use much less gas than cars and are easier to park.

  10. Anna
    Dutch Precies. Het tankstation bij mijn huis heeft de prijzen deze maand weer verhoogd.

    Exactly. The gas station near my house raised its prices again this month.

  11. Lars
    Dutch Frustrerend. De vrachtwagenchauffeurs die ik ken klagen het hele jaar al over de brandstofkosten.

    Frustrating. The truck drivers I know have been complaining about fuel costs all year.

  12. Anna
    Dutch Klopt. Misschien zullen elektrische voertuigen uiteindelijk al deze problemen oplossen.

    That's right. Maybe electric vehicles will eventually solve all these problems.

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