Today is the last class in your current four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about Spain and immigration. Please read as much as you can. Highlight any words and phrases that are not familiar. I have also included some listening material. Please focus on time, not accuracy. Please listen to as much as you can, but you only have to listen once. We will review 5 vocabulary words. We are going to try to apply the words to everyday life.

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Ambiguous (adjective) – open to more than one interpretation; unclear.

The teacher’s instructions were ambiguous, so the students weren’t sure what to do.

Meticulous (adjective) – showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

She was meticulous in her research, double-checking every source she cited.

Advocate (verb / noun) – to publicly support or recommend; a person who supports a cause.

Verb: He advocates for environmental protection in his community.

Noun: She is a strong advocate for animal rights.

Inevitable (adjective) – certain to happen; unavoidable.

Change is inevitable when technology continues to advance so quickly.

Scrutinize (verb) – to examine closely and carefully.

The detective scrutinized the crime scene for hidden clues.