Mystery at Hoërskool: The Case of the Missing Project

Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Mystery at Hoërskool: The Case of the Missing Project Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-03-06-23-34-01-af Story Transcript:Af: Die klok lui vir pouse by Hoërskool Groeneveld.En: The bell rings for recess at Hoërskool Groeneveld.Af: Blare ritsel soos die briesie deur die skoolterrein waai.En: Leaves flutter as the breeze blows through the school grounds.Af: Studente bedek die gange, sommige praat opgewonde oor hul wetenskapprojekte, terwyl ander oor die komende kompetisie stres.En: Students fill the corridors, some excitedly talking about their science projects, while others stress about the upcoming competition.Af: Die lug is skerp en vars, regtig klassieke herfsweer.En: The air is crisp and fresh, truly classic autumn weather.Af: In een van die hoeke van die biblioteek sit Annelize, haar oë vasgenael op 'n boek oor speurverhale.En: In one corner of the library sits Annelize, her eyes glued to a book about detective stories.Af: Sy lees graag omdat sy hou van raaisels oplos.En: She loves reading because she enjoys solving puzzles.Af: Maar vandag is haar gedagtes elders.En: But today her thoughts are elsewhere.Af: "Jaco," sê sy versigtig aan haar beste vriendin wat teenoor haar sit.En: "Jaco," she says cautiously to her best friend sitting across from her.Af: "Ons moet iets doen. Die projek is nog steeds weg!"En: "We have to do something. The project is still missing!"Af: Jaco krap sy kop, "Hmm, die hele ding is vreemd.En: Jaco scratches his head, "Hmm, the whole thing is strange.Af: Hoe verdwyn 'n projek sonder 'n spoor?"En: How does a project disappear without a trace?"Af: Hulle het gehoor dat die beste projek van die skool, wat Annelize self gelei het, verdwyn het.En: They had heard that the school's top project, which Annelize herself led, had gone missing.Af: Sonder daardie projek, sal die skool nie aan die streekkompetisie kan deelneem nie.En: Without that project, the school won't be able to participate in the regional competition.Af: Annelize is erg ontsteld, want hierdie projek kan vir haar 'n beurs bring.En: Annelize is extremely upset because this project could earn her a scholarship.Af: Tyd is min, en die druk is groot.En: Time is short, and the pressure is on.Af: "Ons moet ondersoek instel," besluit Annelize.En: "We need to investigate," Annelize decides.Af: "Ons kan nie langer wag nie."En: "We can't wait any longer."Af: Jaco knik en hulle vertrek onmiddellik om alles uit te vind.En: Jaco nods, and they immediately set out to find everything out.Af: Hulle vra klasgenote uit en loop rondom die skool.En: They ask classmates and walk around the school.Af: Almal skud net kop of gee niksseggende antwoorde.En: Everyone just shakes their heads or gives noncommittal answers.Af: Dit voel amper asof niemand die saak ernstig opneem nie.En: It almost feels like no one is taking the matter seriously.Af: Later ontmoet hulle Thandiwe, die nuwe meisie in die skool.En: Later, they meet Thandiwe, the new girl in school.Af: Sy staan gesellig naby die kunsklas.En: She is standing pleasantly near the art class.Af: Daar is iets geheimzinnig aan haar; almal sê so.En: There's something mysterious about her; everyone says so.Af: Maar haar vriendelikheid is verfrissend.En: But her friendliness is refreshing.Af: Sy kyk op toe Annelize en Jaco...

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