1. compulsory 义务的，强制的

　　It is recognised as an important compulsory subject throughout schooling.

　　它在学校教育体系中均被认为是一门很重要的必修课。

　　2. prestigious 有声望的

　　In fact， a degree from a prestigious university is not absolutely necessary for success.

　　事实上，知名大学学历并不是成功的必要条件。

　　3. intelligence 智力；智能

　　Taking into consideration the varying levels of intelligence among children， it is advisable to conduct separate sessions for individuals with distinct intellectual capacities.

　　考虑到儿童智力水平的差异，明智的做法是对具有不同智力能力的孩子进行单独的教学。

　　4. learn by rote 死记硬背

　　Many teachers believe that learning by rote is not the best way to learn.

　　许多老师都认为死记硬背并不是较好的学习方式。

　　5. motivation 动力，诱因，积极性

　　Students' inner motivation is essential to their developments.

　　学生的内在动力对他们的发展至关重要。