Today is the second class in your current May four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about Hantavirus. 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. We will cover the vocab sentences, quiz, and introduce new words.

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Write sentences for these words

Ironic (adjective) – strange or amusing because the opposite of what was expected happened.

It was ironic that the fire station caught on fire.

Mandatory (adjective) – required by rule or law; compulsory.

Attendance at the meeting was mandatory for all students.

Refine (verb) – to improve something by making small changes.

The writer revised the essay several times to refine her argument.

New Words

Abundant (adjective) – existing in large amounts; plentiful.

Wildflowers were abundant in the valley during spring.

Infer (verb) – to reach a conclusion based on evidence or reasoning.

From his tone of voice, she could infer that he was upset.

Restrict (verb) – to limit or control something.

The library restricts food and drinks inside the building.