Der Supermarkt am Samstag
On Saturday, Lina strolls to the supermarket beside the park. Many people push noisy carts between shelves brimming with bread and yogurt.
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Lina geht am Samstag in den Supermarkt neben dem Park. Viele Leute schieben laute Wagen zwischen Regalen voller Brot und Joghurt.Warm-up vocabulary
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Lina geht am Samstag in den Supermarkt neben dem Park. Viele Leute schieben laute Wagen zwischen voller Brot und Joghurt. Sie findet frische Äpfel, Milch und eine kleine Butter für den Kuchen. Am Kassenband wartet sie mit Münzen in der Hand. Die fragt, ob sie noch eine Tasche braucht, und Lina nickt. Sie zahlt langsam, nimmt den und sagt danke. Draußen riecht die Straße nach dem Regen von gestern, aber ihr Einkauf bleibt trocken im .
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On Saturday, Lina strolls to the supermarket beside the park. Many people push noisy carts between shelves brimming with bread and yogurt. She finds fresh apples, milk, and a small pack of butter for the cake. At the checkout, she waits patiently with coins in hand. The cashier asks if she needs another bag, and Lina nods. She pays slowly, takes the receipt, and says thank you. Outside, the street smells of yesterday's rain, but her shopping stays dry in the fabric bag.
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Reading Comprehension Exercise
A1 German Reading Comprehension Exercises
1. Where does Lina go on Saturday?
Correct: To the supermarket next to the park
Lina goes to the supermarket next to the park to do her shopping.
2. What does she buy according to the story?
Correct: Apples, milk, and a small butter for the cake
Lina buys fresh apples, milk, and a small pack of butter for the cake.
3. What is there outside?
Correct: The smell of yesterday's rain
Outside, the street smells of yesterday's rain, creating a fresh atmosphere.
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