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  1. Mark
    German Der Wasserfall ist seit dem Herbst schön. Die Farben um ihn herum sind atemberaubend.

    The waterfall has been beautiful since autumn. The colors around it are amazing.

  2. Jenny
    German Stimmt. Hast du die Tasse gesehen, die auf dem Tisch steht? Sie ist hübsch.

    That's right. Did you see the cup on the table? It's pretty.

  3. Mark
    German Ja, ein Geschenk meiner Mutter. Die Wüstenumgebung hat sich im Laufe der Zeit verändert.

    Yes, a gift from my mother. The desert environment has changed over time.

  4. Jenny
    German Beeindruckend. Klimawandel [[climate change]] beeinflusst alles auf der Welt.

    Impressive. Climate change affects everything in the world.

  5. Mark
    German Genau. Ich versuche, mehr zu recyceln und weniger Müll zu produzieren.

    Exactly. I try to recycle more and produce less waste.

  6. Jenny
    German Großartig. Ich habe auch angefangen, Pflanzen zu Hause zu pflegen.

    Great. I also started caring for plants at home.

  7. Mark
    German Schön. Welche Sorten hast du?

    Nice. Which kinds do you have?

  8. Jenny
    German Hauptsächlich Kräuter für die Küche. Sie wachsen im Fenster.

    Mainly herbs for the kitchen. They grow on the windowsill.

  9. Mark
    German Praktisch und schön. Ich plane, einen kleinen Garten auf dem Balkon zu starten.

    Practical and nice. I'm planning to start a small garden on the balcony.

  10. Jenny
    German Tolle Idee. Du könntest Tomaten und Salat anbauen.

    Great idea. You could grow tomatoes and lettuce.

  11. Mark
    German Ja, und Erdbeeren. Frisches Essen vom eigenen Balkon ist wunderbar.

    Yes, and strawberries. Fresh food from your own balcony is wonderful.

  12. Jenny
    German Genau. Es macht das Zuhause gesünder und lebendiger.

    Exactly. It makes the home healthier and more lively.

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