Mariam and Amina plan a Saturday picnic for six friends. Follow their choice of park and practise saying who will bring food, drinks, and a blanket.
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التَّخْطِيطُ لِنُزْهَةٍ مَعَ الْأَصْدِقَاءِ
مَرْيَمُ: أَيْنَ نَذْهَبُ لِلنُّزْهَةِ يَوْمَ السَّبْتِ يَا أَمِينَةُ؟
أَمِينَةُ: مَا رَأْيُكِ فِي حَدِيقَةِ النَّهْرِ؟ هِيَ قَرِيبَةٌ مِنْ بُيُوتِنَا.
مَرْيَمُ: أُفَضِّلُ الْحَدِيقَةَ الْكَبِيرَةَ، لِأَنَّ فِيهَا طَاوِلَاتٍ تَحْتَ الْأَشْجَارِ.
أَمِينَةُ: أُوَافِقُكِ، فَأَنَا أُحِبُّ الْجُلُوسَ فِي الظِّلِّ، وَلَا أُحِبُّ الشَّمْسَ الْقَوِيَّةَ.
مَرْيَمُ: مَتَى نَلْتَقِي؟ مَا الْوَقْتُ الْمُنَاسِبُ لِلْجَمِيعِ؟
أَمِينَةُ: فِي الْعَاشِرَةِ صَبَاحًا عِنْدَ الْبَوَّابَةِ الرَّئِيسِيَّةِ.
مَرْيَمُ: سَأُعِدُّ شَطَائِرَ بِالْجُبْنِ وَالْخِيَارِ. مَاذَا سَتُحْضِرِينَ أَنْتِ؟
أَمِينَةُ: سَأُحْضِرُ الْمَاءَ وَعَصِيرَ الْبُرْتُقَالِ لِلْجَمِيعِ.
مَرْيَمُ: هَلْ نَحْتَاجُ إِلَى بَطَّانِيَّةٍ لِلْجُلُوسِ عَلَيْهَا؟
أَمِينَةُ: نَعَمْ، عِنْدِي بَطَّانِيَّةٌ كَبِيرَةٌ. سَأُحْضِرُهَا مَعِي.
مَرْيَمُ: وَأَنَا سَأُحْضِرُ الْفَاكِهَةَ أَيْضًا. كَمْ شَخْصًا سَيَأْتِي؟
أَمِينَةُ: نَحْنُ سِتَّةُ أَشْخَاصٍ فِي الْمَجْمُوعِ. أَرْسَلْتُ الْمَوْعِدَ لِلْآخَرِينَ.
مَرْيَمُ: هَلْ أَشْتَرِي أَكْوَابًا وَرَقِيَّةً؟
أَمِينَةُ: لَا، عِنْدِي أَكْوَابٌ قَابِلَةٌ لِلْغَسْلِ. سَأُحْضِرُهَا.
مَرْيَمُ: جَيِّدٌ. سَأَضَعُ الْأَطْبَاقَ وَالْمَنَادِيلَ مَعَ الطَّعَامِ.
أَمِينَةُ: وَسَأُحْضِرُ كِيسًا لِلنُّفَايَاتِ. نَتْرُكُ الْمَكَانَ نَظِيفًا قَبْلَ الْمُغَادَرَةِ.
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Mariam: Where shall we go for the picnic on Saturday, Amina?
Amina: How about River Park? It is close to our homes.
Mariam: I prefer the big park because it has tables under the trees.
Amina: I agree with you, as I like sitting in the shade, and I do not like strong sunshine.
Mariam: When shall we meet? What time is suitable for everyone?
Amina: At ten in the morning at the main gate.
Mariam: I will make cheese and cucumber sandwiches. What will you bring?
Amina: I will bring water and orange juice for everyone.
Mariam: Do we need a blanket to sit on?
Amina: Yes, I have a large blanket. I will bring it with me.
Mariam: And I will bring fruit too. How many people are coming?
Amina: There are six of us in total. I have sent the meeting time to the others.
Mariam: Shall I buy paper cups?
Amina: No, I have washable cups. I will bring them.
Mariam: Good. I will pack the plates and napkins with the food.
Amina: And I will bring a rubbish bag. Let us leave the place clean before we go.
02Useful words and expressions
| Arabic in the conversation | Meaning here |
|---|---|
| لِلنُّزْهَةِ | for the picnic |
| تَحْتَ الْأَشْجَارِ | under the trees |
| فِي الظِّلِّ | in the shade |
| الْبَوَّابَةِ الرَّئِيسِيَّةِ | the main gate |
| بَطَّانِيَّةٌ | a blanket |
| فِي الْمَجْمُوعِ | in total |
| قَابِلَةٌ لِلْغَسْلِ | washable |
| قَبْلَ الْمُغَادَرَةِ | before leaving |
03Check your understanding
Choose one answer for each question. Look back at the Arabic conversation for evidence. Open the English question support or a hint when you need help.
What to remember
- Give a practical reason for your preferred meeting place.
- Assign the food, drinks, and other supplies clearly, and confirm the meeting time.
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