江苏省南京市东山外国语学校高中英语 U4 Word power语言点精讲 选修7

Word power1. Roads where cars can go very fast are called motorways, freeways or expressways depending on which country you line in. (P54)depend on1) to need sth., or need the help and support of someone or sth., in order to live or continue as before:Charities depend on people supporting their activities.The country depends heavily on foreign aid.Elaine depends upon Bob completely for her happiness.2) to trust someone or sth. and know that they will help you or do what you want or expect them to do:You can always depend on Michael in a crisis.+ to infinitive Im depending on you to keep your promise.+ ing form of verb You cant always depend on the trains arriving on time.2. I will include a history of the motorboat as many people rely on this means of transport to travel long distances quickly. (P55)rely on sb./sth. 1) to need a particular thing or the help and support of someone or sth. in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed:+ ing form of verb The success of this project relies on everyone making an effort.I rely on you for good advice.+ to infinitive Im relying on the garage to fix the car by tomorrow.2) to trust someone or sth. or to expect them to behave in a particular way:British weather can never be relied on - its always changing.+ ing form of verb Dont rely on finding me here when you get back (= I might have gone).3. Finally, I will end the project with a survey from my classmates about their traveling experiences. (P55)endv. I or T to finish or stop, or to make sth. finish or stop:When is your meeting due to end?Her resignation ends months of speculation about her future.Their marriage ended in 1991.The match ended in a draw.endwith以方式结束I