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Поездка на автобусе

Bus Journey in a Small Town

A woman recounts her morning bus trip through a small town, noting the sunny weather, the other passengers, and the sights along the way.

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Я живу в маленьком городе.

I live in a small town.

Вчера утром я поехала на автобусе в центр.

Yesterday morning I went by bus to the centre.

Я стояла на остановке и ждала автобус номер пять.

I stood at the bus stop and waited for bus number five.

Было тепло, светило солнце.

It was warm, the sun was shining.

Автобус пришёл вовремя.

The bus came on time.

Я вошла и купила билет у водителя.

I got in and bought a ticket from the driver.

Водителем был молодой мужчина в синей рубашке.

The driver was a young man in a blue shirt.

Я села у окна.

I sat down by the window.

В автобусе было мало людей.

There were few people in the bus.

Рядом сидела пожилая женщина с большой сумкой.

Next to me sat an elderly woman with a large bag.

За окном я видела маленькие дома и зелёные деревья.

Outside the window I saw small houses and green trees.

Потом мы проехали мимо школы и маленького парка.

Then we drove past a school and a small park.

В парке играли дети.

In the park children were playing.

Автобус остановился у площади.

The bus stopped by the square.

Я увидела старую белую церковь.

I saw an old white church.

Водитель объявил мою остановку.

The driver announced my stop.

Я вышла из автобуса и пошла в магазин «Продукты».

I got out of the bus and went to the grocery store.

Поездка была короткой, но очень приятной.

The ride was short but very pleasant.

Я люблю ездить на автобусе по нашему городу.

I love riding the bus around our town.

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