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  1. Mark
    German Die Gäste werden bis Mittag ankommen. Ich muss noch das Haus aufräumen.

    The guests will arrive by noon. I still have to clean up the house.

  2. Jenny
    German Brauchst du Hilfe? Ich kann früh kommen, um vorzubereiten.

    Do you need help? I can come early to prepare.

  3. Mark
    German Das wäre nett. Er wird die Karte vor der Reise anschauen.

    That would be nice. He will look at the map before the trip.

  4. Jenny
    German Gute Idee. Hast du das Essen schon eingekauft?

    Good idea. Have you already bought the food?

  5. Mark
    German Ja, gestern. Der Check-in wird um 23 Uhr geschlossen sein.

    Yes, yesterday. The check-in will be closed at 11 p.m.

  6. Jenny
    German Wir sollten früher dort sein. Wann genau erwartest du sie?

    We should be there earlier. When exactly do you expect them?

  7. Mark
    German Gegen elf. Sie reisen mit dem Zug aus München.

    Around eleven. They are traveling by train from Munich.

  8. Jenny
    German Wundervoll. Hast du ihre Lieblingsgerichte vorbereitet?

    Wonderful. Have you prepared her favorite dishes?

  9. Mark
    German Ja, ich koche Hähnchen mit Reis und Gemüse.

    Yes, I'm cooking chicken with rice and vegetables.

  10. Jenny
    German Klingt köstlich. Ich bringe einen Nachtisch mit.

    Sounds delicious. I'll bring a dessert.

  11. Mark
    German Perfekt. Vergiss nicht, auch eine Flasche Wein mitzubringen.

    Perfect. Don't forget to bring a bottle of wine too.

  12. Jenny
    German Werde ich. Ich freue mich schon auf den Abend.

    I will. I'm looking forward to the evening.

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