Ein Tag im Schwarzwald
On Saturday, Maria and Jan drive to the Black Forest. They want to go hiking. The air is fresh and the forest is green. They walk along a narrow path between tall trees.
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Am Samstag fahren Maria und Jan in den Schwarzwald. Sie wollen . Die Luft ist frisch und ist grün. Sie gehen auf einem schmalen Weg zwischen hohen Bäumen. „Hör mal! Ein Vogel singt“, sagt Maria. Jan hört den Vogel und lächelt. Nach einer Stunde kommen sie zu einem kleinen See. Das Wasser ist klar und kalt. Sie setzen sich auf einen Stein und essen ihre Butterbrote. „Der Schwarzwald ist so schön“, sagt Jan. „Ja, ich bin gern in der Natur“, antwortet Maria. Am Nachmittag gehen sie in ein Gasthaus und trinken heißen Kakao. Es ist ein perfekter Tag.
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On Saturday, Maria and Jan drive to the Black Forest. They want to go hiking. The air is fresh and the forest is green. They walk along a narrow path between tall trees. "Listen! A bird is singing," says Maria. Jan hears the bird and smiles. After an hour, they reach a small lake. The water is clear and cold. They sit on a rock and eat their sandwiches. "The Black Forest is so beautiful," says Jan. "Yes, I love being in nature," replies Maria. In the afternoon, they visit a guesthouse and sip hot cocoa. It is a perfect day.
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Reading Comprehension Exercise
A1 German Reading Comprehension Exercises
1. What do Maria and Jan hear in the forest?
Correct: A bird
Maria and Jan hear a bird singing, which emphasizes the peace and beauty of the Black Forest.
2. What do Maria and Jan do at the lake?
Correct: They eat sandwiches
At the lake, they sit on a stone and enjoy their sandwiches while observing nature.
3. What do Maria and Jan drink at the guesthouse?
Correct: Hot cocoa
After a long day in nature, they relax at the guesthouse with a cup of hot cocoa.
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