Reading dialog
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Mark
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.
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Jenny
Großartig. Welches Modell hast du gewählt?
Great. Which model did you choose?
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Mark
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.
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Jenny
Stimmt. Der Treibstoff für die Rakete wird jetzt vorbereitet.
That's right. The fuel for the rocket is being prepared now.
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Mark
Faszinierend. Hast du die neuen elektrischen Busse in der Stadt gesehen?
Fascinating. Have you seen the new electric buses in the city?
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Jenny
Ja, sie sind viel leiser und besser für die Umwelt.
Yes, they are much quieter and better for the environment.
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Mark
Genau. Vielleicht werde ich auch bald ein Elektroauto kaufen.
Exactly. Maybe I'll buy an electric car soon.
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Jenny
Gute Idee. Sie sind effizient und sparen langfristig Geld.
Good idea. They are efficient and save money in the long run.
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Mark
Stimmt. Hast du je ein Motorrad gefahren?
That's right. Have you ever ridden a motorcycle?
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Jenny
Einmal, in meiner Jugend. Es war aufregend, aber ich bevorzuge das Auto.
Once, in my youth. It was exciting, but I prefer the car.
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Mark
Verständlich. Ich nehme oft das Fahrrad für kurze Strecken.
Understandable. I often take my bike for short trips.
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Jenny
Großartig für Gesundheit und Umwelt zugleich.
Great for both health and the environment.
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