Language Point 1
The Hyde School operates on the principle that … (Para. 1)
Meaning: The Hyde School is run on the principle that …
Language Point 2
…truth, courage, integrity, leadership, curiosity and concern… (Para. 1)
These words are the bases of the Hyde curriculum established by Joseph Gauld. See Note 1, Background Information.
Language Point 3
…then academic achievement naturally follows. (Para. 1)
Meaning: … then the students will naturally make their academic achievements.
Language Point 4
Hyde School founder Joseph Gauld claims success with the program at the $18,000-a-year high school in Bath, Maine, which has received considerable publicity for its work with troubled youngsters. (Para. 1)
Meaning: Joseph Gauld, the founder of the Hyde School, declares that the program at the high school in Bath, Maine is successful. The school, which charges a student $18,000 per year, has drawn considerable attention from the public and news media because of its successful work with troubled students.
Language Point 5
…the $18,000-a-year high school… (Para. 1)
Meaning: … the high school which charges a student $18,000 per year…
Language Point 6
…which has received considerable publicity for its work with troubled youngsters. (Para. 1)
publicity: n. notice or attention from the public or news media seek/avoid publicity 追求/避免公众注意
When the news media and the public show a lot of interest in something, you can say that it is receiving publicity. 当新闻媒体和公众对某事物表现出很大兴趣时，你就可以说这事引起了公众关注。
Language Point 7
We don't see ourselves as a school for a type of kid, … (Para. 2)
Meaning: In our opinion, our school is not a school for a particular type of students, …
Language Point 8
We don't see ourselves as a school for a type of kid, … (Para. 2)
see … as: consider sb. or sth. to be
Do you see the new leader as the hope of the company? 你认为新领导是公司的希望吗？
Most people see his action as possibly dangerous. 多数人认为他的行动可能很危险。
Why are deaf children so often seen as stupid? 为什么聋哑儿童常常被认为是傻子？
Her questions were seen as interrupting the class. 她不时的提问被认为是打断讲课。
Language Point 9
We see ourselves as preparing kids for a way of life — by cultivating a comprehensive set of principles that can affect all kids. (Para. 2)
Meaning: We think our duty is to prepare students for a way of life — by teaching them a complete set of principles that can influence all students.
Language Point 10
…by cultivating a comprehensive set of principles that can affect all kids. (Para. 2)
cultivate: vt.
1) develop; improve Cultivating a positive attitude towards yourself can reap tremendous benefits. 对自己有一种正确的心态能受益颇多。
He has written eight books and has cultivated the image of a popular writer. 他写了8本小说，由此树立了通俗小说家的形象。
2) prepare land and grow crops on it She also cultivated a small garden of her own.她自己也种了一小块菜地。
Olives have been cultivated for centuries in some countries in the Middle East. 橄榄树在中东一些国家已种植了几个世纪了。
Language Point 11
…by cultivating a comprehensive set of principles that can affect all kids. (Para. 2)
comprehensive: a. including everything or nearly everything that is connected with a particular subject a comprehensive test 综合测试
a guide book giving comprehensive information on the area 一本提供了该地区综合信息的导游书
The store offers a comprehensive range of kitchen equipment. 这家商店卖的厨房用具很齐全。
Compare;
comprehensible: easy to understand
The book is written in clear, comprehensible language. 这本书写得明了易懂。
Language Point 12
Now, Joe Gauld is trying to spread his controversial Character First idea to public, inner-city schools willing to use the tax dollars spent on the traditional program for the new approach. (Para. 3)
Meaning: Now Joe Gauld is trying to spread his idea that character comes first —an idea that has caused much public discussion and disagreement — to inner-city public schools which used to spend the tax dollars on a traditional program but now are willing to spend the money on the new program.
Note that Joe stands for Joseph. This is the so-called “pet name” — a name that is given to someone whom one specially likes or loves, used instead of that person’s real name. Other examples are Rick standing for Richard, Tom standing for Tommy, Bill standing for William, etc.
Language Point 13
Now, Joe Gauld is trying to spread his controversial Character First idea to public... (Para. 3)
spread to: (cause to) reach sb. or sth. else, as by touching or other means of passing
Firemen succeeded in preventing the fire from spreading to other office buildings. 消防队员成功地防止了火势蔓延到其他办公楼。
We have been asked to spread the news to all our friends. 有人请我们把消息告诉所有的朋友。
If you allow the child to attend school he could spread the bad cold to all the other children. 如果你让孩子上学，他可能将重感冒传染给其他孩子。
Language Point 14
Now, Joe Gauld is trying to spread his controversial Character First idea to public... (Para. 3)
controversial: a. causing public discussion and disagreement
a controversial TV program 有争议的电视节目
a controversial new law 有争议的新法律
Government aid to education is a controversial subject. 政府资助教育是一个尚有争议的话题。
Language Point 15
Now, Joe Gauld is trying to spread his controversial Character First idea to public... (Para. 3)
Character First idea: the idea that character comes first
Language Point 16
…inner-city schools willing to use the tax dollars spent on the traditional program for the new approach. (Para. 3)
inner city: the usually older, central part of a city, especially when characterized by crowded neighborhoods in which low-income, often minority groups predominate. Inner-city schools are usually believed to have a comparatively inferior education system. 旧城区学校(常被认为教育质量低劣)
Language Point 17
Within months the program was suspended. (Para. 3)
Meaning: Within months the program stopped.
Language Point 18
Within months the program was suspended. (Para. 3)
suspend: vt.;
1) stop or delay sth. for a time
Some rail services were suspended during the strike. 罢工期间，有些铁路服务中止了。
The young man was given a suspended sentence. 这个年轻人被判缓刑。
The union suspended strike action this week. 工会本周中止了罢工行动。
2) hang sth. up
A lamp was suspended from the ceiling. 天花板上吊着一盏灯。
3) send sb. away from his/her school, job, position, etc. for a period of time, usu. as a punishment for doing sth. bad
He was suspended from school. 他被开除离校。
She was suspended from her job shortly after the incident. 事故发生后不久，她就被开除了。
Language Point 19
Teachers protested the program's demands and the strain associated with more intense work.(Para. 3)
Meaning: Teachers said they didn’t like the program's demands (which are probably too high) and the stress that came from more intense work.
Language Point 20
Teachers protested the program’s demands and the strain associated with more intense work. (Para. 3)
protest: v. express one's disagreement, feeling of unfairness, annoyance, etc.
Please notice that in American English “protest” is used without a preposition.
They protested the government's handling of the situation. 他们反对政府处理局势的手法。
Most people protest the company's decision to lay off so many workers. 多数人反对公司如此大规模的裁员决议。
Compare:
The students have been protesting against the government's decision. 学生们一直在抗议政府的决定。
The children protested loudly at being taken home early. 孩子们大声抗议过早地被带回家。
Many of the holiday-makers protested about the lack of information at the airport. 许多度假者抗议机场没有提供足够的信息。
Language Point 21
Teachers protested the program's demands and the strain associated with more intense work. (Para. 3)
strain: n.
1) a state of worry and tension
He is under a lot of strain at work. 他承受着很大的工作压力。
Mum's illness has put a strain on the whole family. 妈妈的病使全家人担忧。
2) the condition of being pulled or stretched too tightly
The rope finally broke under the strain. 绷紧的绳子终于断了。
v.
1) make a great effort to do sth.
I had to strain my ears to catch what they were saying. 我得竖起耳朵去听他们在说什么。
Several thousand supporters strained to catch a glimpse of the new president. 几千名支持者尽力想看一眼新总统。
2) put a lot of pressure on sth.
Money problems have strained their relationship. 钱的问题使他们关系紧张。
Language Point 22
This fall, the Hyde Foundation is scheduled to begin a preliminary public school program in Baltimore. (Para. 4)
Meaning: This fall, the Hyde Foundation plans to start an introductory public school program in the city of Baltimore in Maryland.
Language Point 23
This fall, the Hyde Foundation is scheduled to begin a preliminary public school program in Baltimore. (Para. 4)
be scheduled to do: be arranged to do
The train was scheduled to arrive at 10:30. 火车定于10点半到达。
The plane is scheduled to take off at 5 pm. 飞机定于下午5点起飞。
Language Point 24
This fall, the Hyde Foundation is scheduled to begin a preliminary public school program in Baltimore. (Para. 4)
preliminary: a. coming before or preparing for sth. else that is more important
a preliminary meeting 预备会议
After a few preliminary remarks the discussions began. 几句开场白后，讨论就开始了。
Preliminary talks on the future of the airport began yesterday. 昨天开始了预备会谈，讨论机场的前途。
Language Point 25
Other US school managers are eyeing the program, too. (Para. 4)
Meaning: Other US school managers are greatly interested in the program, too.
eye: vt. look at sb. or sth. closely
Many people are eyeing the progress of the new project. 许多人在关注着这一新项目的进展。
She eyed him with suspicion. 她怀疑地看着他。
Language Point 26
Last fall, the Hyde Foundation opened a magnet program within a public high school … over parents' protests. (Para. 4)
Meaning: Last fall, the Hyde Foundation opened a program that drew much attention … in spite of protests from parents.
Language Point 27
Last fall, the Hyde Foundation opened a magnet program … (Para.4)
magnet: n. a piece of iron that can attract iron and steel; (fig.) sth. or sb. that attracts much attention
London attracted me like a magnet when I was a youth. 我年轻时，伦敦就像磁石一样吸引着我。
Language Point 28
… over parents' protests. (Para. 4)
over one's protest: in spite of one's protest
A nuclear plant was built in the area over the farmers' protests. 一座核电厂不顾农民的抗议在这个地区建了起来。
The nurse gave the boy an injection over his protest. 护士不顾男孩的抗议给他打了一针。
Language Point 29
The community feared the school would attract inner-city minority and troubled students. (Para. 4)
Meaning: People in the neighborhood feared that the school would draw students from poor backgrounds and of other races than the white or students with problems.
Language Point 30
The community feared the school would attract inner-city minority and troubled students. (Para. 4)
minority: n.
1) a group of people who are of a different race or religion to most people in the community or country where they live
Schools in Britain need to do more to help children of ethnic minorities. 英国学校需要给予少数民族儿童更多的帮助。
They have called for greater numbers of women and minorities on the faculty. 他们要求教师中有更多女性与少数民族成员。
2) the smaller number or part of a group; less than half
Most women continue to work when they are married. Only a minority stays at home. 多数妇女婚后依然工作，只有少数会待在家里。
These troubled students are only a small minority. 这些有问题的学生只是少数。
Language Point 31
As in Maine the quest for truth is also widespread at the school in Connecticut. (Para. 5)
Meaning: The search for truth is prevailing in Maine, and the same thing happens at the school in Connecticut.
Please note that here “as” is used to compare situations (or sometimes actions) by saying that they are similar. For example:
In Greece, as in Italy, they use a lot of olive oil in cooking. 与在意大利一样，在希腊，人们做饭时用很多橄榄油。
In 1939, as in 1914, there was a great surge of patriotic feeling. 与1914年一样，1939年也出现了一股狂热的爱国潮。
Language Point 32
As in Maine the quest for truth is also… (Para. 5)
quest: n. a long search for sth. that is difficult to find the quest for eternal youth 对永远年轻的追求
my quest for a better life 我对更加美好的生活的追求
his quest to find true love 他对真爱的寻求
Tom spent his life on a spiritual quest. 汤姆毕生都在进行一种精神追求。
Language Point 33
…the 11 students spend the last five minutes in an energetic exchange evaluating their class performance for the day on a 1-10 scale. (Para. 5)
Meaning: …the 11 students spend the last five minutes actively discussing and evaluating their class performance of the day on a scale that ranges from 1 to 10.
Language Point 34
…the 11 students spend the last five minutes in an energeticexchange evaluating their class performance for the day on a 1-10 scale. (Para. 5)
energetic: a. of or needing energy
Long-distance running is a very energetic form of exercise.长跑是种消耗体力的运动。
He is an energetic person. 他是个精力充沛的人。
The new government will play an energetic role in solving the problem of unemployment. 新政府将在解决失业问题上起很大的作用。
Language Point 35
I challenge that. You didn't do either your grammar or your spelling homework. (Para. 7)
Meaning: I don't agree. You didn't do your grammar exercises, nor did you do your spelling homework.
Language Point 36
Wait, I put my best effort forth here. (Para. 10)
Meaning: No, I don't agree. I made great efforts here.
Language Point 37
Wait, I put my best effort forthhere. (Para. 10)
put forth: use, show, or bring sth. such as strength into action
Putting forth a great effort, he uprooted the tree. 他使了很大的劲把树拔了出来。
Language Point 38
Explaining his approach to education, Joe Gauld says the conventional education system cannot be reformed. (Para. 12)
Meaning: When he explains his approach to education, Joe Gauld says there is no way to improve the traditional education system; it should be renewed or revolutionized.
Language Point 39
Explaining his approach to education, Joe Gauld says the conventional education system cannot be reformed. (Para. 12)
conventional: a. following what is traditional or considered to be normal, sometimes too closelyconventional attitudes 传统的态度
The house was built with conventional materials but in a totally new style. 房屋用的是传统建筑材料，但风格却是全新的。
I quite like him but he's so conventional. 我很喜欢他，只是他非常守旧。
Language Point 40
…the conventional education system cannot be reformed. (Para.12)
reform: v.
1) change sth. in order to make it better reform the examination system 改革考试制度
You have to reform the management of the company. 你得改革公司的管理制度。
2) (cause to) behave better or fit into society better
He's done wrong in the past but he has made serious efforts to reform. 他过去做了错事，但现在在努力改过自新。
Our prisons aim to reform criminals, not simply to punish them. 我们的监狱旨在改造罪犯，而不仅仅是惩罚他们。
n. changes in sth. in order to make it better
a major reform to the system 对这一制度的重大改革
political reform in Eastern Europe 东欧的政治改革
a reform policy 一项改革政策
Language Point 41
He notes “no amount of change” with the horse and carriage “will produce an automobile”. (Para. 12)
Meaning: He points out that no matter what changes you've made with the horse and carriage, no automobile will come out of it.
Language Point 42
Students are required to take responsibility for each other. (Para. 12)
Meaning: Students should be responsible for themselves and show concern for others.
Language Point 43
To avoid the controversy of other character programs used in US schools, Gauld says the concept of doing your best has nothing to do with forcing the students to accept a particular set of morals or religious values. (Para. 12)
Meaning: In order to prevent arguments that other character programs used in US schools have aroused, Gauld says the idea of doing your best doesn't mean forcing the students to accept a certain set of standards of good behaviour or religious beliefs.
Language Point 44
To avoid the controversy of other character programs… (Para. 12)
controversy: n. public discussion and disagreement about sth.
a political controversy over human rights abuses 关于滥用人权的政治争议
The plans for changing the city centre caused a great deal of controversy. 市中心的改建计划引来很多争议。
The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy. 削减提议引起了很多争议。
Language Point 45
…Gauld says the concept of doing your best has nothing to do with forcing the students to accept a particular set of morals or religious values. (Para. 12)
morals: n. standards or principles of good behaviour
Western ideas and morals 西方理念和道德观
They have no morals. 他们没有道德观念。
Compare:
morale: n. the way that a group of people feel at a particular time
The team's morale was high before the match. 赛前队员们的士气很高。
Low pay in recent years has led to low morale. 近年来的低工资导致了士气低落。
Language Point 46
The Hyde curriculum is similar to conventional schools that provide preparation for college, complete with English, history, math and science. (Para. 13)
Meaning: The subjects that the Hyde School offers are almost the same as those in conventional schools that get students academically ready for college, with all necessary subjects such as English, history, math and science.
Language Point 47
The Hyde curriculum is similar to conventional schools… (Para. 13)
curriculum: n. (pl. curriculums or curricula) all the subjects that are taught in a school, college or university; the contents of a particular course of study
Latin is not on the curriculum at our school. 我们学校的课程中没有拉丁语。
The curriculum for foreign languages emphasizes communication skills. 外语课程强调交际能力。
Language Point 48
…that provide preparation for college, complete with English, history, math and science. (Para. 13)
preparation: n.
1) sth. that one does to get ready for sth.
The wedding preparations are almost complete. 婚礼的准备工作快好了。
Final preparations are under way for the celebration of the victory. 庆贺胜利的最后准备工作正在进行。
2) act of getting sb. or sth. ready
examination preparation考试准备
Behind any successful event lay months of preparation. 成功的背后总是有数月的准备。
Language Point 49
…that provide preparation for college, complete with English, history, math and science. (Para. 13)
complete with: including; having as an additional part
There is a good hotel not far from the city, complete with swimming pool and garden leading directly to the beach. 离城市不远有个很好的旅馆，带有游泳池和通向海滩的花园。
Our firemen came, of course, complete with rescue equipment, first aid kit, etc. 当然，消防队员来了，带有救援器械和医疗急救箱等。
Language Point 50
But all students are required to take performing arts and sports, and provide a community service. (Para. 13)
Meaning: But all students are asked to take part in artistic performances and sports and to offer their services to the community.
Language Point 51
At Bath, 97% of the graduates attend four-year colleges. (Para. 13)
Meaning: 97% of the graduates from the Hyde School in Bath, Maine attend four-year colleges.
Language Point 52
Commitment among parents is a key ingredient in the Hyde mixture. (Para. 14)
Meaning: Parents' devotion is an important element in the Hyde program.
Here “mixture” refers to the Hyde program for the fact that the program involves not only students and teachers but also parents.
Language Point 53
Commitment among parents is a key ingredient in the Hyde mixture. (Para. 14)
mixture: n. sth. that consists of two or more things that are different from one another
Put the mixture into a pan and cook for half an hour. 把这些混合物倒进锅里，然后煮半小时。
I stood and stared with a mixture of amazement and horror. 我站在那儿，又惊奇又恐惧地凝视着。
Language Point 54
For the student to gain admission, parents also must agree to accept and demonstrate the school's philosophies and outlook. (Para. 14)
Meaning: For the student to be admitted into the school, parents also must agree to accept the school’s ideas and beliefs and put them into practice.
Language Point 55
For the student to gain admission… (Para. 14)
admission: n.
1) permission to enter a school, a club, a public place, etc.
All those who were not wearing a tie were refused admission to the club. 凡不戴领带的人都不允许进入俱乐部。
Admissions to British universities have increased by 15% this year. 今年，英国大学的入学率增加了15%。
2) the amount of money that one pays to enter a place
The museum charges $5 admission. 博物馆的门票是5美元。
3) a statement that sth., usually unpleasant, is true;
I viewed her silence as an admission of guilt. 我认为她的沉默就是承认有罪。
Compare:
admittance: n. (fml.) being allowed to enter a place (esp. a private one); the right to enter
The journalist tried to gain admittance to the minister’s office. 记者力争获得进入部长办公室的权利。
No admittance. 禁止入内。
Language Point 56
The parents agree in writing to meet monthly in one of 20 regional groups, go to a yearly three-day regional retreat, and spend at least three times a year in workshops, discussion groups and seminars at Bath. (Para. 14)
Meaning: The parents present their agreement in written form, promising that they will attend meetings every month in one of the 20 groups in the region where they live, spend three days every year in a local retreat, and participate three times a year in discussions and seminars at Bath with other people.
Language Point 57
…and spend at least three times a year in workshops, discussion groups and seminars at Bath. (Para. 14)
workshop: n.;
1) a group of people who meet and discuss or learn more about a particular subject
They ran a jazz workshop for young artists. 他们为年轻艺术家办了一期爵士乐研习班。
2) a place where things are made or repaired
a well-equipped workshop 设备良好的车间
Language Point 58
…and spend at least three times a year in workshops, discussion groups and seminars at Bath. (Para. 14)
seminar: n.
1) a class at a university, college, etc. in which a small group of students discuss or study a subject with a teacher
Students are asked to prepare material in advance of each monthly seminar. 学生们必须在每月的研讨课之前准备好材料。
2) a short business conference in which working methods, etc. are taught or discussed a seminar on becoming self-employed 关于如何自营职业的研讨会
Language Point 59
Parents of Maine students have an attendance rate of 95% in the many sessions. (Para. 14)
Meaning: 95% parents of Maine students are present in the meetings, discussions and seminars organized by the school.
Language Point 60
Parents of Maine students have an attendance rate of 95% in the many sessions. (Para. 14)
attendance: n.
1) the number of people who go to or are present at a place
There was a large attendance at the meeting. 出席会议的人很多。
Attendance has decreased in recent months. 近几个月出席的人数减少了。
2) being present somewhere
Attendance at lecture is necessary. 听讲课是必不可少的。
The teacher is not pleased with Tony’s failed attendance. 老师对托尼的缺课感到不快。
Language Point 61
Parents of Maine students have an attendance rate of 95% in the many sessions. (Para. 14)
session: n.
1) a period of time or meeting arranged for a particular activity
There’ll be a question-and-answer session at the end of this morning's lecture. 上午讲座结束时会有一段答疑时间。
The two leaders emerged for the photo session. 照相时来了两个领导。
2) a meeting or series of meetings of an official body such as a parliament or a law court an emergency session of parliament 国会紧急会议
The court was in session. 法庭开庭了。
Language Point 62
Joe and Malcolm Gauld both say children tend to do their utmost... (Para. 14)
Meaning: Both Joe and Malcolm Gauld say children are likely to do their best…
Language Point 63
Joe and Malcolm Gauld both say children tend to do their utmost... (Para. 14)
utmost: n. the greatest extent, amount, degree, etc. that is possible
The best plan is to continue to attack him to the utmost of our power. 最好的计划就是继续尽力攻击他。
a. greatest
a message of utmost importance 极为重要的消息
Utmost care must be taken when you do this kind of experiment. 你做这种实验时必须极为小心。
do / try one's utmost: do / try one’s best
I did my utmost to help. 我已尽力帮忙。
He will try his utmost to help them by means of his conventional medical knowledge. 他会尽力用他所知道的传统医疗知识来帮助他们。
Language Point 64
The process for public school parents is still being worked out, with a lot more difficulty because it is difficult to convince parents that it is worthwhile for them to participate. (Para. 15)
Meaning: Public schools are trying to develop some ways for students' parents to participate in school activities, as in the Hyde School at Bath, but find it much more difficult, because it's difficult to make the parents believe that their participation will do good to them and their children.
Language Point 65
The process for public school parents is still being worked out … (Para. 15)
work out:
1) invent, develop, or produce (sth. such as an idea) by thinking
We must work out a better method of saving paper. 我们必须想出更好的节省纸张的办法。
We’ll leave it to the committee to work out the details of the plan. 我们将让委员会来制定计划的具体细节。
2) decide or find an answer to (sth. such as a difficulty)
I'll give you ten minutes to work out the problem. 我将给你10分钟时间来解决这一问题。
We do have trouble in our relationship, but I feel that we can work it out between us without professional help. 我们的关系的确有问题，但我想我俩可以解决，不用请专业人士帮忙。
Language Point 66
…because it is difficult to convince parents that it is worthwhile for them to participate. (Para. 15)
worthwhile: a. enjoyable, useful or satisfying enough to be worth the cost or effort
Working for so little money just isn't worthwhile. 为这么点钱工作不值得。
Medicine is a very worthwhile career. 医学工作是一项很值得从事的职业。
Language Point 67
The low attendance is in spite of commitments they made at the outset of the program when Hyde officials interviewed 300 families. (Para. 15)
Meaning: The attendance of parents is low in spite of the promises they made at the beginning of the program when Hyde School officials interviewed 300 families.
Language Point 68
…they made at the outset of the program when Hyde officials interviewed 300 families. (Para. 15)
outset: n. beginning
There have been difficulties with this firm right from the outset. 公司一开始就困难重重。
You should decide at the outset what kind of learning program you want to follow. 你一开始就应该决定你要选择什么样的课程。
From the outset he had put his trust in me, the son of his old friend. 一开始他就很信任我——他老朋友的儿子。
Language Point 69
Once the problems are worked out, Hyde should work well in public schools, … (Para. 16)
Meaning: When the problems are solved, the Hyde program should work well in public schools, …
Here “Hyde” stands for the Hyde program.
Language Point 70
He is optimistic that once parents make a commitment to the program, they will be daily role models for their children, unlike parents whose children are in boarding schools. (Para. 16)
Meaning: He is hopeful about the prospect that when parents devote themselves to the program, they will be examples for their children to follow every day, and in this way they are quite different from parents whose children are in boarding schools.
Language Point 71
He is optimistic that once parents make a commitment to the program… (Para. 16)
optimistic: a. hoping or believing that what happens in the future will be good or successful
I've applied for the job but I'm not very optimistic about my chances of getting it. 我应聘那项工作，但对得到它并不乐观。
The President says he is optimistic that an agreement can be worked out soon. 总统说，他对尽快达成协议持乐观态度。
He is in an optimistic mood. 他的情绪很乐观。
Language Point 72
Here we really begin to focus on having a fruitful relationship with each student. (Para. 17)
Meaning: Here we really begin to concentrate on establishing a relationship with each student that has many benefits.
Language Point 73
Our focus is really about teacher to student and then we together deal with the . . . academics. (Para. 17)
Meaning: We really pay close attention to the relationship between teachers and students, and then we work together for the academic achievements.
Language Point 74
In the traditional high school setting, it's teacher to the material and then to the student. (Para. 17)
Meaning: In traditional high schools, the teacher's attention is first paid to the teaching material, and then to the students.
Language Point 75
The teacher-student relationship is taken even further at Hyde. (Para. 17)
Meaning: The teacher-student relationship is developed to a more extensive degree at the Hyde School.
Language Point 76
Faculty evaluations are conducted by the students. (Para. 17)
Meaning: Evaluations of teachers are made by the students.
Language Point 77
Faculty evaluations are conducted by the students. (Para. 17)
faculty: n.
1) (usually with the article “the”) teaching staff of a school, or a university or a college department (used with either a singular or a plural verb)
The faculty has/have been invited to the meeting. 全体教职工都受邀参加该会议。
2) one department in a university, college, etc.
the Faculty of Law 法律系
the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences 社会政治科学系
3) one of the natural abilities of a person's body or mind
the faculty of hearing 听力
the faculty of sight 视力
Language Point 78
Years ago, he had seen his future as “jail, not college”. (Para. 18)
Meaning: Years ago, he had thought that his future lay in prison instead of college.
Language Point 79
When I came here, I insulted and cursed everybody. (Para. 20)
insult: vt. speak or act rudely to sb.
I felt very insulted when I didn't even get an answer to my letter. 当我连回信都没有得到时，我感到受了侮辱。
n. a rude remark or action
The drivers were standing in the road yelling insults at each other. 司机站在路上大声对骂。
Some television advertisements are an insult to people’s intelligence. 有些电视广告对人的智力来说是一种侮辱。
Language Point 80
When I came here, I insulted and cursed everybody. (Para. 20)
curse: v.
1) swear at sb. or sth.; use rude language to express one's anger
He dropped the box, cursed, and began to pick up the contents. 箱子掉了下来，他骂了一声，然后开始捡散落的东西。
They cursed the traffic, realizing they would be late. 意识到可能会迟到，他们开始咒骂交通状况。
2) use a word or words to express an evil wish
She cursed his family. 她诅咒他的家庭。
n.
1) a word used for expressing anger; a swear word
He uttered a curse. 他骂了一声。
2) a word or words expressing the wish that sth. terrible will happen to sb.
The witch put a curse on him. 这巫婆对他下了咒。
The family seemed to be under a curse. 这个家庭好像被人诅咒了。
Language Point 81
Every other school was, 'Get out, we don't want to deal with you.' (Para. 20)
Meaning: Every other school told me: 'Get out, we don’t want to have you.'
Language Point 82
I came here and they said, ‘We kind of like that spirit. We don't like it with the negative attitudes. We want to turn that spirit positive.’ (Para. 20)
Meaning: I came to this school, and they told me: ‘We like that spirit a little bit. But we don't like the negative part of it. We want to make that spirit positive.’
Language Point 83
We kind of like that spirit. (Para. 20)
kind of: (infml.) rather; a little bit
I’m kind of worried about the interview. 我对面试有点担心。
I’m kind of tired from reading. 我读书读得有点累了。
Compare:
of a kind:
1) very much the same
The friends were two of a kind — very similar in so many ways. 这对朋友在很多方面都十分相似。
2) of poor quality
The village has a bus service of a kind — two buses a week! 这个乡村也算有公共汽车服务——一个星期才有两班车。
Compare:
a kind of: (infml.) used for describing sth. in a way that is not very clear
I had a kind of feeling that something would go wrong. 我觉得似乎有什么地方会出问题。
There’s a funny kind of smell in here. 这儿有点古怪的气味。
