plant: 工場 建物 The physical plant of schools is less important than good teachers.
choke back the tears: 涙をこらえる She choke bake the tears.
wonder: 〜に悩む I wonder if I can take a few more days off.
grade: 成績 学年 He is in the second grade at the local elementary school.
drive: 動因 やる気 This plan drivers the changes.
will:意志 The will is as good as the deed.
I think President Obama care for the people.
I'd want to look to as a model to him.