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  1. Carlos
    Spanish Para la próxima semana, estaremos conduciendo un coche nuevo. Llevo años ahorrando para poder permitirme esta mejora.

    By next week, we'll be driving a new car. I've been saving for years to be able to afford this upgrade.

  2. Sofía
    Spanish El avión que vuela sobre la ciudad cada mañana es muy ruidoso. Me despierta consistentemente a las seis.

    The plane that flies over the city every morning is very noisy. It always wakes me up at six.

  3. Carlos
    Spanish El combustible para el cohete se está preparando ahora. El lanzamiento de mañana va a ser histórico.

    The fuel for the rocket is being prepared now. Tomorrow's launch will be historic.

  4. Sofía
    Spanish Quizás lo vea en la televisión. La exploración espacial siempre me ha fascinado, especialmente desde la infancia.

    Maybe I'll see it on TV. Space exploration has always fascinated me, especially since childhood.

  5. Carlos
    Spanish Igual yo. La astronauta que lidera la misión tiene experiencia increíble. Ha estado entrenando durante años.

    Me too. The astronaut leading the mission has a lot of experience. She has been training for years.

  6. Sofía
    Spanish Cierto. Por cierto, ¿el mecánico ya terminó de reparar tu motocicleta?

    True. By the way, has the mechanic finished repairing your motorcycle yet?

  7. Carlos
    Spanish Sí, completó todo ayer. El motor funciona suavemente otra vez, y el parabrisas luce nuevo.

    Yes, it was all finished yesterday. The engine runs smoothly again, and the windshield looks new.

  8. Sofía
    Spanish Brillante. He estado considerando comprar un patinete yo misma. Son perfectos para viajes cortos por la ciudad.

    Great. I've been thinking of buying a scooter myself. They're perfect for short trips around the city.

  9. Carlos
    Spanish Inteligente elección. Usan mucha menos gasolina que los coches y son más fáciles de aparcar.

    Smart choice. They use far less gas than cars and are easier to park.

  10. Sofía
    Spanish Exactamente. La gasolinera cerca de mi casa ha subido los precios otra vez este mes.

    Exactly. The gas station near my house has raised prices again this month.

  11. Carlos
    Spanish Frustrante. Los conductores de camiones que conozco se han estado quejando del costo del combustible todo el año.

    Frustrating. The truck drivers I know have been complaining about fuel costs all year.

  12. Sofía
    Spanish Cierto. Quizás los vehículos eléctricos eventualmente resuelvan todos estos problemas.

    True. Maybe electric vehicles will eventually solve all these problems.

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