Today is the last class in your current May/June four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about AI in courtrooms. 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

Conventional (adjective) – following traditional or widely accepted methods or ideas.

The company chose a conventional approach rather than trying something risky.

Erode (verb) – to gradually wear away, weaken, or diminish.

Constant criticism can erode a person's confidence over time.

Prominent (adjective) – important, well-known, or easily noticed.

She is a prominent researcher in the field of environmental science.

New Words

Discern (verb) – to recognize or understand something that is not obvious.

It was difficult to discern the speaker's true intentions.

Pervasive (adjective) – spreading throughout an area or group; widespread.

Smartphones have become a pervasive part of modern life.

Mitigate (verb) – to make something less severe, harmful, or painful.

Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of extreme heat.