Today is the second class in your current March four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about the elegance and grace. 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 3 vocabulary words. We are going to try to apply the words to everyday life.

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Write sentences for these words

Allocate (verb) – to distribute or assign resources or time for a specific purpose.

The teacher allocated ten minutes for students to review their answers.

Contradict (verb) – to say the opposite of something; to deny the truth of a statement.

The witness’s story seemed to contradict the earlier report.

Rigid (adjective) – strict and not flexible; difficult to change.

The school has rigid rules about attendance.

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Validate (verb) – to confirm that something is true, accurate, or acceptable.

The scientist used data to validate her results.

Suppress (verb) – to hold back, control, or prevent something from being expressed.

He tried to suppress his laughter during the serious meeting.

Versatile (adjective) – able to do many different things well; adaptable.

She is a versatile athlete who plays several sports.