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Подарок от подруги

Birthday Gift from a Friend

Anna brings a birthday gift: a white cup with blue flowers that makes every cup of tea a reminder of her friendship.

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Вчера был мой день рождения.

Yesterday was my birthday.

Это был хороший день.

It was a good day.

Моя подруга Анна пришла ко мне в гости.

My friend Anna came to visit me.

Она подарила мне большую коробку.

She gave me a big box.

Я открыла коробку и увидела там красивую чашку.

I opened the box and saw a beautiful cup inside.

Чашка была белая с синими цветами.

The cup was white with blue flowers.

Я очень люблю такие вещи.

I really love such things.

Сейчас я пью чай из этой чашки каждый день.

Now I drink tea from this cup every day.

Она стоит на моём столе.

It is on my table.

Я думаю об Анне, когда вижу её.

I think about Anna when I see it.

Я очень рада, что у меня есть такой друг.

I am very glad that I have such a friend.

Я показала эту красивую чашку моей маме.

I showed this beautiful cup to my mom.

Она сказала, что чашка очень хорошая.

She said the cup was very nice.

Этот подарок делает меня счастливой.

This gift makes me happy.

Я навсегда запомню этот день.

I will remember this day forever.

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