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  1. Mark
    German Sie kreuzten durch das Meer, als es zu regnen begann. Sie mussten unter Deck gehen.

    They were sailing across the sea when it started to rain. They had to go below deck.

  2. Jenny
    German Schade. Der Fluss überschwemmte schnell nach dem Sturm. Viele Häuser wurden beschädigt.

    Too bad. The river flooded quickly after the storm. Many houses were damaged.

  3. Mark
    German Mein Herz pochte, als ich die Ergebnisse sah. Ich war so nervös.

    My heart was pounding when I saw the results. I was so nervous.

  4. Jenny
    German Verständlich. Hast du gestern den Marathon im Fernsehen gesehen?

    Understandable. Did you watch the marathon on TV yesterday?

  5. Mark
    German Ja, die Läufer waren unglaublich schnell. Sie liefen mit so viel Energie.

    Yes, the runners were incredibly fast. They ran with so much energy.

  6. Jenny
    German Ich bewundere ihre Ausdauer. Ich könnte nie so weit laufen.

    I admire her endurance. I could never run that far.

  7. Mark
    German Mit Übung schon. Auch Schwimmen erfordert viel Training.

    With practice, yes. Swimming also requires a lot of training.

  8. Jenny
    German Wahr. Mein Bruder schwimmt jeden Tag im Pool.

    True. My brother swims in the pool every day.

  9. Mark
    German Beeindruckend. Bewegung hält fit und gesund.

    Impressive. Exercise keeps you fit and healthy.

  10. Jenny
    German Ich gehe lieber wandern. Die Natur beruhigt mich.

    I prefer hiking. Nature calms me.

  11. Mark
    German Auch Tanzen ist gute Bewegung. Hast du das schon mal probiert?

    Dancing is also good exercise. Have you ever tried it?

  12. Jenny
    German Ja, in meiner Jugend. Vielleicht sollte ich wieder anfangen.

    Yes, in my youth. Maybe I should start again.

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