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  1. Carlos
    Spanish Tengo un trabajo nuevo en la biblioteca cerca del centro de la ciudad.

    I have a new job at the library near the city center.

  2. Sofía
    Spanish ¡Qué buena noticia! ¿Vas a la biblioteca todos los días?

    That's great news! Do you go to the library every day?

  3. Carlos
    Spanish Sí, y leo un menú especial de libros para el grupo de niños.

    Yes, and I read a special selection of books for the children's group.

  4. Sofía
    Spanish Qué tierno. ¿Disfrutan de las historias?

    How sweet. Do they enjoy the stories?

  5. Carlos
    Spanish La mayoría sí. Un niño pequeño lloró porque le dolía el estómago.

    Most did. A little boy cried because his stomach hurt.

  6. Sofía
    Spanish Pobre niño. ¿Llamaste a su madre?

    Poor child. Did you call his mother?

  7. Carlos
    Spanish Sí, vino enseguida. Vio fuera un anuncio sobre nuestro club de lectura.

    Yes, she came right away. She saw a notice outside about our book club.

  8. Sofía
    Spanish Creo que más padres deberían enterarse. Podemos cambiar el cartel pronto.

    I think more parents should find out. We can change the sign soon.

  9. Carlos
    Spanish Buena idea. La semana que viene también haremos una pequeña prueba divertida para los niños mayores.

    Good idea. Next week we will also do a small fun test for the older children.

  10. Sofía
    Spanish Suena maravilloso. Tu trabajo es mucho más que un empleo.

    That sounds wonderful. Your work is much more than just a job.

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