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  1. Mark
    German May ist ein berühmter Name.

    May is a famous name.

  2. Jenny
    German Bill ist bekannt für seine Arbeit.

    Bill is known for his work.

  3. Mark
    German Mark war ein Führer.

    Mark was a leader.

  4. Jenny
    German Ich lese eine Geschichte über Bill in meinem Buch.

    I'm reading a story about Bill in my book.

  5. Mark
    German Mein Lehrer erzählt uns in der Klasse über Mark.

    My teacher tells us about Mark in class.

  6. Jenny
    German May ist auf dem Bild an der Wand.

    May is in the picture on the wall.

  7. Mark
    German Bill und Mark sind alte Namen.

    Bill and Mark are old names.

  8. Jenny
    German Ich schreibe den Namen May auf mein Papier.

    I write the name May on my paper.

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