重点讲解：
1. because of 因为；由于；
例句：He has become colorless because of anger.
他因为生气，脸色苍白。
2. embark on 着手；开始做；
例句：I plan to embark on my English tour.
我计划开始我的英伦之旅。
3. be open to 愿意接受（建议、观点等）的；虚怀若谷的；
例句：They are open to suggestions on how working conditions might be improved.
他们愿意就如何改善工作条件听取各种意见。
4. be similar to 相像的；相仿的；类似的；
例句：My new dress is similar to the one you have.
我的新衣服和你的那件相似。
5. as well as 除…之外；也；还；
例句：Women, as well as men, have the right to work.
妇女和男人一样有工作的权利。
6. be expected to do sth. 预期；预料；
例句：The talks are expected to cover other topics too.
会谈估计还会涉及别的问题。
