Phrases to learn and remember

1. sound/raise the alarm 發出警告
2. live up to somebody's expectations 達到期望
3. brave the storm 冒著暴風
4. keep a close eye on 密切注視
5. earn praise/respect 獲得讚賞/尊敬
6. pose a problem 造成問題
7. tackle a difficult problem 處理難題
8. in the spotlight 公眾的注意的中心
9. a radical change 重大的，根本的改變　
10. a deliberate attempt 蓄意
11. as opposed to 而非