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  1. Mark
    German Als wir ankamen, hatte die Gartenparty bereits begonnen. Alle waren schon im Garten.

    When we arrived, the garden party had already started. Everyone was already in the garden.

  2. Jenny
    German Schade. Der Strand war voll, weil es ein sonniger Tag war.

    Too bad. The beach was full because it was a sunny day.

  3. Mark
    German Hattest du die Höhle vorher besucht? Sie ist wirklich beeindruckend.

    Had you visited the cave before? It's really impressive.

  4. Jenny
    German Ja, im letzten Sommer. Innen war es kühl und still.

    Yes, last summer. Inside it was cool and quiet.

  5. Mark
    German Klingt friedlich. Der Wald in der Nähe meiner Stadt ist auch schön für Wanderungen.

    Sounds peaceful. The forest near my town is also nice for hiking.

  6. Jenny
    German Ich liebe es, im Wald spazieren zu gehen. Die Bäume und Blumen sind beruhigend.

    I love walking in the forest. The trees and flowers are calming.

  7. Mark
    German Stimmt. Letzte Woche war ich am See mit meiner Familie.

    That's right. Last week I was at the lake with my family.

  8. Jenny
    German Wie war es? Habt ihr gepicknickt?

    How was it? Did you have a picnic?

  9. Mark
    German Ja, am Ufer. Das Wasser war so klar und ruhig.

    Yes, on the shore. The water was so clear and calm.

  10. Jenny
    German Perfekt für einen Tag draußen. Habt ihr auch geschwommen?

    Perfect for a day outside. Did you also go swimming?

  11. Mark
    German Die Kinder schon. Ich habe lieber im Schatten gelesen.

    The children did. I preferred to read in the shade.

  12. Jenny
    German Das klingt nach einem perfekten Tag.

    That sounds like a perfect day.

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