Today is the third class in your current September four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about Kosmos. 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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Alleviate (verb) – to make something less severe or painful.

Medicine can help alleviate the symptoms of a cold.

Imminent (adjective) – about to happen; likely to occur soon.

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

Novice (noun) – a beginner; someone new to an activity or field.

Although she was a novice at painting, she quickly developed skill.

Resilient (adjective) – able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough.

Children are often more resilient than adults after setbacks.

Apathy (noun) – lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

The student’s apathy toward homework worried his parents.