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  1. Mark
    German Bis nächste Woche werden wir ein neues Auto fahren. Ich freue mich riesig.

    By next week we will be driving a new car. I'm really excited.

  2. Jenny
    German Großartig. Welches Modell hast du gewählt?

    Great. Which model did you choose?

  3. Mark
    German Einen kleinen, sparsamen Wagen. Das Flugzeug, das jeden Morgen über die Stadt fliegt, ist sehr laut.

    A small, economical car. The plane that flies over the city every morning is very loud.

  4. Jenny
    German Stimmt. Der Treibstoff für die Rakete wird jetzt vorbereitet.

    That's right. The fuel for the rocket is being prepared now.

  5. Mark
    German Faszinierend. Hast du die neuen elektrischen Busse in der Stadt gesehen?

    Fascinating. Have you seen the new electric buses in the city?

  6. Jenny
    German Ja, sie sind viel leiser und besser für die Umwelt.

    Yes, they are much quieter and better for the environment.

  7. Mark
    German Genau. Vielleicht werde ich auch bald ein Elektroauto kaufen.

    Exactly. Maybe I'll buy an electric car soon.

  8. Jenny
    German Gute Idee. Sie sind effizient und sparen langfristig Geld.

    Good idea. They are efficient and save money in the long run.

  9. Mark
    German Stimmt. Hast du je ein Motorrad gefahren?

    That's right. Have you ever ridden a motorcycle?

  10. Jenny
    German Einmal, in meiner Jugend. Es war aufregend, aber ich bevorzuge das Auto.

    Once, in my youth. It was exciting, but I prefer the car.

  11. Mark
    German Verständlich. Ich nehme oft das Fahrrad für kurze Strecken.

    Understandable. I often take my bike for short trips.

  12. Jenny
    German Großartig für Gesundheit und Umwelt zugleich.

    Great for both health and the environment.

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