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SCHOOL DANCE
Charles and Richard were known around the school for being troublemakers. They weren’t allowed to attend the school dance, because they had gotten caught trying to sneak into the girls’ locker room. Although Charles and Richard always got in trouble, sometimes they didn’t deserve it. They just had a bad reputation. That’s what happens when…
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BASEBALL TRYOUTS
Robert Garcia always wanted to play baseball. He was small and weak, but he loved playing the game. Robert told his dad that he wanted to play baseball, but he felt that he was too weak to get into the school baseball team. Robert’s dad looked at him and said, “Son, strength doesn’t come from…
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RUNNING A MILE
My last class of the day was my physical education class. I always hated it. For the past three years, people had found ways to embarrass me. Things weren’t so bad at first. A basketball hit me in the head when I was talking to a girl. I was trying to climb the big rope…
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MARRIAGE IS THE END
William Moore didn’t trust the idea of marriage. He came from a broken family. His mother and father divorced when he was only 10 years old. Both of his two brothers had been married twice; each marriage ended in divorce. “Marriage is the end,” William always said. His view on marriage always got in the…
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A DAY AT THE BEACH
“My dad’s taking us to Santa Monica today,” said Carol. “Do you want to go with us?” Laura loved to go to the beach, so she said she would be happy to. Santa Monica beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in California. There are more scenic views on the coastline up and down…
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MY WORST BIRTHDAY
I had the worst birthday of my life last year. It all started when my sister Donna invited my ex-girlfriend Jennifer. For some reason, Donna and Jennifer started getting along after we broke up. “How convenient,” I told Jennifer. Donna was always trying to make my life hell. I guess that’s her job as the…
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GOING TO THE BEACH
Some of the most popular places to visit during summer are the beaches. Kenneth Green loved going to beaches. He lived close to Venice Beach, and could walk to the beach in 30 minutes. He could smell the ocean whenever he woke up. Kenneth and his friends decided to go to the beach the first…
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SEEING A MIDNIGHT SCREENING
When a movie is going to premiere, the theater will usually show the film during a midnight screening. Anthony Baker and his girlfriend Linda Moore love going to see new movies at midnight. A lot of people usually show up early to make line. Anthony likes going to stand in line and talk to different…
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DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE
One of the most important lessons you should learn is when you drink, you shouldn’t drive. I learned this the hard way. Last year, I got a DUI, which means Driving Under the Influence. If you get pulled over and you smell like alcohol, the police will ask you to take a breathalyzer test. When…
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MY FIRST ROAD TRIP
My first road trip was horrible. When I turned 24 years old, my father lent me his car to go from Los Angeles to Chicago. I told my dad that my friend George was going with me, and he was bringing his girlfriend Nancy. My dad liked that George was going, because he was a…
