1. “Grammar to Explain” at (the) least: 적어도 (=not less than) ex) It will take at least 3 days to finish reading the books. at (the) most: 많아야, 기껏해야 (=not more than) ex) The baby will do that several times at the most. at (the) best: 잘해야, 기껏해야 ex) I don't like this expression, “He is at best a second-rate actor.” most of : ∼의 대부분 for the most part : 대부분 ( 부사구 ) ex) Most of the students are working hard in their school. a most : a veryex) This is a most interesting book. one of the+ 최상급 + 명사의 복수형 : 가장 ∼한 것 중의 ex) He is one of the greatest pop singers in the world. 양보의 뜻을 갖는 최상급 : 가장 ∼한 … 라 할지라도 ex) The strongest man has to die some day. 최상급 + 관계대명사 that 절 : (that + be 동사 ) 는 생략가능

2. Maxims Introduced by Teacher If you haven't had at least a slight poetic crack in the heart, you have been cheated by nature. Phyllis Battelle Most of the work that most people have to do is not in itself interesting, but even such work has certain great advantages. from Bertrand Russel's “The Conquest of Happiness” Honesty is for the most part less profitable than dishonesty. Plato 플라톤 Abortion is a most grave violation of the moral order. Pope John Paul II

3. Maxims Translated by Student To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace. George Washington Words are, of course, the most powerful drug (that has been) used by mankind. Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) British novelist & poet The best of friends must part. [ 양보 개념 ] When we give, we expect at least an equal return. But if we make a habit of giving more than we get, we'll find ourselves enjoying life more. from N. V. Peale's “The Power of Positive Thinking for Young People”

4. “My Maxim” Activity 최상급이 다음처럼 양보의 의미 < 아무리 ∼라 해도 > 를 지니는 예문을 써보세요. To think of the future in relation to the present is essential to civilization. The commonest workman in a civilized country does this. The most beautiful love can be forgotten.