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  1. Mark
    German Sie fühlt sich traurig, wenn ihre Freunde krank sind. Sie hat ein wirklich großes Herz.

    She feels sad when her friends are sick. She has a really big heart.

  2. Jenny
    German Stimmt. Wenn es morgen regnet, bleiben wir drinnen und kochen etwas Warmes.

    That's right. If it rains tomorrow we'll stay inside and cook something warm.

  3. Mark
    German Das klingt herrlich. Er ist immer bereit, anderen zu helfen, egal wie beschäftigt er ist.

    That sounds lovely. He is always ready to help others, no matter how busy he is.

  4. Jenny
    German Solche Menschen sind selten. Ich war neulich beeindruckt, wie er einem Fremden auf der Straße half.

    People like that are rare. I was recently impressed by how he helped a stranger on the street.

  5. Mark
    German Er hat eine besondere Gabe, andere zum Lächeln zu bringen, auch wenn sie ängstlich sind.

    He has a special gift for making people smile, even when they are anxious.

  6. Jenny
    German Ich frage mich, wie er so geduldig bleibt, selbst wenn er müde ist.

    I wonder how he stays so patient, even when he is tired.

  7. Mark
    German Vielleicht weil er lernt, ruhig zu meditieren. Er macht jeden Morgen Yoga.

    Maybe because he is learning to meditate calmly. He does yoga every morning.

  8. Jenny
    German Das ist eine gute Gewohnheit. Ich sollte das auch versuchen, wenn ich gestresst bin.

    That's a good habit. I should try that too when I'm stressed.

  9. Mark
    German Wenn du es täglich tätest, würdest du dich entspannter fühlen.

    If you did it every day, you would feel more relaxed.

  10. Jenny
    German Ich glaube dir. Letzte Woche war ich so nervös vor dem Vorstellungsgespräch.

    I believe you. I was so nervous before the interview last week.

  11. Mark
    German Ich erinnere mich. Aber du hast es gut gemacht und warst stolz auf dich.

    I remember. But you did well and were proud of yourself.

  12. Jenny
    German Ja, am Ende war ich wirklich erleichtert und glücklich.

    Yes, in the end I was truly relieved and happy.

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