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  1. Mark
    German Ich mache heute Abend meine Hausaufgaben. Es gibt so viel zu erledigen.

    I'm doing my homework tonight. There is so much to do.

  2. Jenny
    German Verständlich. Normalerweise beenden wir die Hausarbeit bis zum Mittag.

    Understandable. We usually finish the housework by noon.

  3. Mark
    German Großartig. Sie reparieren heute Nachmittag die Klimaanlage [[air conditioning]] in unserem Haus.

    Great. They're repairing the air conditioning in our house this afternoon.

  4. Jenny
    German Endlich. Es war so heiß letzte Woche.

    Finally. It was so hot last week.

  5. Mark
    German Stimmt. Hast du heute schon eingekauft?

    That's right. Have you shopped today?

  6. Jenny
    German Ja, am Morgen. Ich habe Brot, Milch und Obst gekauft.

    Yes, this morning. I bought bread, milk and fruit.

  7. Mark
    German Großartig. Was kochst du heute Abend?

    Great. What are you cooking tonight?

  8. Jenny
    German Etwas Einfaches, vielleicht Pasta mit Gemüse.

    Something simple, maybe pasta with vegetables.

  9. Mark
    German Klingt gut. Ich helfe dir gerne in der Küche.

    Sounds good. I'll help you in the kitchen.

  10. Jenny
    German Wundervoll. Mit zwei Leuten geht alles schneller.

    Wonderful. With two people things go faster.

  11. Mark
    German Genau. Danach können wir uns entspannen und einen Film schauen.

    Exactly. After that we can relax and watch a movie.

  12. Jenny
    German Perfekter Plan für einen ruhigen Abend zu Hause.

    Perfect plan for a quiet night at home.

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