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I really want to go outside today. I’ve been cooped up in bed for the past week with a terrible cold.

I’m sure she’ll want to go out tonight. It’s Friday night and she’s been cooped up in the office all week.

“Hey. Don’t be harshing my vibe,” Tamara joked, shoving her lightly.


“Dude, I cannot wait,” Clay said, leaning his elbows on the table, causing his massive lineman’s biceps to bulge. “A whole new flock of freshmen females to plunder.”


“Ew! Clay! That is so not what I meant,” Tamara said, whacking his hulking shoulder.


“Yeah, man. Have a little respect,” Drew said.


Drew’s friends jeered, but Tamara shot him a thankful look. Drew smiled back but then, the second her back was turned, wagged his tongue at her comically. All the guys cracked up.

No. What does that mean?” Drew asked, kicking back in his chair outside Washingtonville’s very own Starbucks. The sun was shining as it started to dip toward the horizon, and half the school was either loitering on the sidewalk in the center of their quaint Pennsylvania town or hanging out inside the coffee shop. In the warm air, Drew could practically taste the impending summer and all the delicious freedom it would bring.


“It means that in exactly six weeks, graduation will happen, and we will officially be seniors,” Tamara announced.


That got the entire table’s attention. Drew and his friends whistled and cheered, lifting their iced teas and lattes toward the sky. Drew reached across the table to slap hands with Jason Szonyi, his best friend and fellow football player, enjoying the camaraderie of the moment. Every time Drew thought about being a senior, he felt a lightness in his chest that he’d never experienced before.

Senior year. The entire social hierarchy of Washingtonville High was going to change, and Drew Benson, as president of the senior class and starting quarterback of the football team, was going to be on top. He and his friends were going to rule the school and dominate on the field. Best of all, Drew’s older brother, Trey, would finally, finally, be gone. The great Trey Benson was actually going to be forced to abdicate his throne.


“Well, I think it could be beneficial,” Tamara said, sipping her iced coffee. “You guys could use a little mind opening, if you ask me.”


“Yeah, you won’t be saying that when they swoop in here and take half the spots on your precious dance team,” Clay snapped. “You could be bilked right out of your spot, and you were one of the people who founded the damn thing.”


Tamara’s blue eyes widened for a split second, but then she remembered herself and scoffed. “I can hold my own.”


Everyone gasped in shock. Drew felt as if his chair had just been yanked out from under him. “No way.”


“It’s a ruse,” Marisa said, forcing a laugh. “One of your lame-o jokes, right Jackson?”


Jason’s mother was president of the school board, and Jason had, therefore, been the students’ eyes and ears ever since this whole noisome mess had begun.

“Our school board will find a way to circumvent the system,” Drew said testily. “Let those losers go to Plainsboro. They’d fit in better over there anyway, and everyone knows it.”


The guys muttered their assent as they pulled out their chairs.


“Oh, why? Because they’re not as affluent as we are? Because they don’t all live in ostentatious houses and get their own cars for their sixteenth birthdays?” Tamara griped. “You guys can really be so obnoxious.”


“Whose house is ostentatious?” Marisa asked defensively, knowing full well that her own McMansion on the outskirts of town was one of the showiest homes around.


“Look, all I know is, if they come to our school, our senior year is gonna be a calamity,” Drew said. “They’re gonna want to take over everything. Our clubs, our student government—”

This time, the place erupted in an even bigger cacophony, and Drew couldn’t help smiling. Trey’s mention of him assuaged his jealousy a bit. The guy really had a penchant for saying the right thing. It was as if he knew Drew was watching and knew exactly how he’d feel.


“There you have it, former Washingtonville High football star Trey Benson, future quarterback for the Penn State Nittany Lions . . . as humble as ever,” hot reporter lady said. “And now for a story that could have a major impact on Trey’s alma mater, Washingtonville High, we go back to Jane in the studio. Jane . . .”


“Omigod! This is it!” Tamara cried.


“Everyone shut up!” Drew shouted

Everyone fell silent to listen to Trey’s response. The whole shop was captivated.


“Of course I can’t wait to get to Penn State and get to work with the team,” Trey said. “But that doesn’t mean I’m not going to miss all the people back at Washingtonville High.”


More cheers. One of Drew’s friends slapped him on the back. Little did he know Drew’s heart felt nothing but sour.


“Well, I’m sure they’re going to miss you, too, Trey. You became a sort of paragon for that team last season,” hot reporter lady said.


“Well, I don’t know about that. But I do know that I’m not leaving the team totally bereft of talent. They’ve got a ton of returning starters, and, in fact, my brother Drew is gonna be taking over as starting quarterback. And let me tell you, the rest of the league better watch out,” Trey said, looking into the camera and winking. “They won’t know what hit them.”

• I have a younger sister.and she has a daughter
• I have a younger sister who has a daughter.
• She was soOoo cute when she was a little kid.
• Sure, it doesn`t mean she is not cute now.
• Actually/ In reality), she is now cuter than before, but her image is still vivid in my mind.
• This morning my son found an olden old photo album, and when he showed it to me with big laugh.
• Aaha~~ The thing is
• Some of those pictures took me to that moment in an instant.
• (Please correct /fix my mistakes,Thank you!)
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(2011.1.14.토)내게는 여동생이 한 명 있는데, 그 여동생에게 딸이 하나 있다.
그 조카는 어렸을때 무척 귀여웠다.
물론 그 말이 지금 예쁘지 않다는 말은 아니다.
솔직히 말하자면 지금이 훨씬 더 예쁘지만, 내 느낌에는 어릴 적의 귀여운 모습이 남아 있다.
오늘 아들이 옛날 사진첩을 찾아서 내게 보여 주며, 하하 큰 소리로 웃기 시작했다.
아하~~~ 시간이란! 몇 장의 사진이 나를 순식간에 과거의 그 순간으로 데려간다.
我有一个妹妹。她有一个女儿。她小的时候特别可爱。
当然这不是指现在的她不可爱的意思。
说实话她现在比以前更好看，不过我的心里还保留她小的时候可爱的样子。
今天我儿子偶然发现了过去的照片，拿来给我看看，哈哈大声地笑起来了。
阿哈~~~~时间呐！几张照片让我们一下子带回到过去的一段时光。

~<<Dictionary /sample sentences <흔하다> >>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1-commonly; <<보통>> ordinarily; often
• 아이들이 놀다 싸우는 것은 흔히 있는 일이다 Kids often fight when they play together.
• 그것은 여자들 사이에서 흔히 있는 일이다 That often happens to women. / It is a common happening among women. / It is not an unusual event for women.
• 이런 종류의 꽃은 어디에서나 흔히 볼 수 있다 This kind of flower grows[can be found] just about everywhere.

2-(be) plentiful; rife; common; commonplace; be met with everywhere
• 흔하지 않은 uncommon; extraordinary
• 흔한 일 a commonplace affair
• 흔한 책 a book that can easily be had
• 돈이 흔하다 Money is in plentiful supply.
• 흔한 것이 남자다 If there´s one thing we have enough of, it´s man.
• 그런 물건은 흔하지 않다 Such things are by no means common.
• 그런 사람은 흔하지 않다 You will have to seek far and wide to find such a man. or A man of his kind is rarely to be met with.
3- commonly; <<보통>> ordinarily; often

This apartment has been my home for 25 years.
This apartment has been my residence for 25 years.
I live in a small community.
I live in a small neighborhood.
It is important to show respect for others.
It is important to show consideration for others.
No individual can live in isolation.
Emails send information faster.
Emails deliver information faster.
We send business documents by email.
We send business documents by express mail.
Business letters are usually computer-generated.
Business memos are usually computer-generated.
Through computers, people can exchange information faster.
Through computers, people can transmit information faster.
Organizing a big party can be stressful.
Planning a big party can be stressful.
Housewarming parties are common in Korea.
Farewell parties are common in Korea.
In a party, the drinks are usually free-flowing.
In a party, the beverages are usually free-flowing.
Music helps set a party-like atmosphere.
Music helps set a party-like mood.
Entertaining visitors is an important social skill.
Entertaining guests is an important social skill.
The host's house should always be clean and orderly.
The host's house should always be clean and presentable.
People should be hospitable to visitors.
People should be accommodating to visitors.
It is customary to provide visitors with food and drinks.
It is customary to provide visitors with refreshments.
Everybody deserves a break from their hectic work schedules.
Everybody deserves a break from their busy work schedules.
Planning the budget for a trip is a smart thing to do.
Estimating the budget for a trip is a smart thing to do.
Experienced tourists book hotel rooms in advance.
Experienced tourists reserve hotel rooms in advance.
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An itinerary is a timetable of things to do during a trip.
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Some people are late risers.
I've grown used to working 10-12 hours a day.
I've grown accustomed to working 10-12 hours a day.
It's not surprising to see people in a hurry to get to work.
It's not surprising to see people in a rush to get to work.
A routine schedule can be boring.
A fixed schedule can be boring.
I developed my liking for music when I took piano lessons.
I developed my appreciation of music when I took piano lessons.
I used to take painting lessons when I was a child.
I used to take painting classes when I was a child.
I can play a brass instrument.
I can play a percussion instrument.
Museums are like the window to a society's ancient past.
Museums are like the window to a society's distant past.
Paintings can express one's feelings.
Paintings can express one's opinions.
I visit art galleries every once in a while.
I visit art exhibitions every once in a while.
I have never been successful at drawing faces.
I have never been successful at sketching faces.
People need to be imaginative to creates something original.
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I write diary entries on casual topics.
I write diary entries on random topics.
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Writing by hand takes too much time.
Writing by hand consumes too much time.
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Emails disseminate information faster.
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When there are many choices, it's hard to settle on one product.
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People who are picky take too long to buy things.
People who are hard to please take too long to buy things.
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High quality goods usually cost more.
It's important to wear formal attire to official events?
It's important to wear a formal outfit to official events?
I don't usually shop for expensive clothes unless it's for an important occasion.
I don't usually purchase expensive clothes unless it's for an important occasion.
Young people are more adventurous when it comes to clothes.
Young people are more daring when it comes to clothes.
Teenage girls like to follow the latest fashions.
Teenage girls like to follow the latest trends.
Friends try to stay connected despite their busy lifestyles.
Friends try to stay in touch despite their buy lifestyles.
Going out with friends helps me relax after a stressful week.
Going out with friends helps me unwind after a stressful week.
My friends comfort me when I'm down.
My friends comfort me when I'm depressed.
In times of trouble, a friend is someone you can rely on.
In times of trouble, a friend is someone you can count on.
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The best aspect of my house is its location.
Framed pictures and posters decorate the walls of my room.
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My house is conveniently located near commercial establishments.
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Visitors like the homey atmosphere of my apartment.
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An Internet provider enables people to access the Internet in their homes.
People of the younger generation like to use the Internet.
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When buying books, people sometimes look for the name of the novelist.
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Older people avoid fatty food for health reasons.
Chefs have superior cooking skills.
Chefs have superior culinary skills.
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Sesame oil is often used to season Korean dishes.
It is important to handle kitchen equipment with extra care.
It is important to operate kitchen equipment with extra care.