Now
but our progress is about far from than economics. America is also more
hopeful, more secure and more free.
* free: having liberty; able to do as one
chooses
ex>
My dog is happiest when I let him run free in the yard.
We’re
more hopeful because we’re turning our schools around with higher standards, more accountability; more investment. We have doubled funding for Head Start, and provided after-school and
mentoring to more than a million more young people.
* turn around: when you use the
expression “turn around” without an object, it means to change direction. If
someone taps you on the back, you turn around to see who it is. And when you
drive too far past the place you’re looking for, you have to turn around and go
back.
ex>
Your son has turned his science scores around, and he’s now one of our
best students.
* accountability: ability to accept
responsibility
ex>
Accountability is something the public wants from anyone they elect.
ex>
He always admits his mistakes because he knows the importance of accountability.
* double: to increase by a factor of two
ex>
My mother’s income doubled in the last ten years, thanks to women
becoming more valued in the workforce.
Note>
Sometimes when something is so funny, we are “doubled over.” This means to bend forwards because you are laughing
a lot or are in great pain.
Reading,
math and SAT scores are up, and more students than ever are going on to college, thanks to the biggest expansion
of college aid since the GI bill 50 years ago.
* be up: to have increased
ex>
Our sales are up 42 percent compared to last year.
* more ~ than ever: a record number; the
highest quantity of something so far
ex>
These days Sandra is spending more time than ever on her coin collection.
Now,
don’t let anybody tell you that all children can’t learn or that our public
schools can’t make the grade.
* make the grade: to succeed; reach a
desired level
ex>
Tom likes this new juice, but we have to see if it makes the grade with
his sister.
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