We're waiting for the conductor to give us a lead. The English team was in the lead (=winning the game)at halftime He's playing the lead (=the most important acting part)in the new play. Japan has taken the lead in car production(=is now producing more than any other country). 10.at expense cost in money.time or effort At great expense(=by paying ao of moey)I was finally able to buy the painting at one's expense= at the e pense of He had his book printed at his own expense. He finished the job at the expense of (=causing the loss of)his health. IL.Topics for discussion or writing 1.Who is your favorite athlete? 2.Many sports stars earn a lot of money.Do you think that they really deserve what they have 3.Other than your PE education classes,do you participate inany sports?If yes,which do you benetit trom them.I not,what eon would you give tor not participating in any 4.What do you about the Olympic Games?4 We’re waiting for the conductor to give us a lead. (2) the position ahead of all others The English team was in the lead (= winning the game) at half time. He’s playing the lead (= the most important acting part) in the new play. Japan has taken the lead in car production (= is now producing more than any other country). 10. at expense cost in money, time or effort At great expense (= by paying a lot of money) I was finally able to buy the painting. at one’s expense = at the expense of He had his book printed at his own expense. He finished the job at the expense of (= causing the loss of) his health. II. Topics for discussion or writing 1. Who is your favorite athlete? 2. Many sports stars earn a lot of money. Do you think that they really deserve what they have got? 3. Other than your PE education classes, do you participate in any sports? If yes, which ones? And how do you benefit from them. If not, what reasons would you give for not participating in any sports? 4. What do you about the Olympic Games?