Unit 4 Public TransportWord power---教案Language points1.depend on/upon 依靠,依赖1). Charities depend on people supporting their activities.2). The country depends heavily on foreign aid.3). Elaine depends upon Bob completely for her happiness.高考链接(1)――How often do you eat out?…——,but usually once a week.(2004 天津) A.Have no idea B.It depends C.As usual D.Generally speaking(2)一 Could you do me a favor?…It depends on——it is.(2006 北京) A.which B.whichever C.what D.whatever 2.rely on sb/sth.1)依靠,依赖 [+ing form of verb]The success of this project relies on everyone making an effort.[+ to infinitive] I'm 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 指望,期待 British weather can never be relied on - it's always changing. [+ ing form of verb] Don't rely on finding me here when you get back (= I might have gone).3. means: a method or way of doing sth.:方法,手段1). They had no means of communication.2). We need to find some other means of transportation.3). We must use every means at our disposal. She tried to explain by means of sign language.引申:by means of 借助某种手段,方法 by all means 无论如何 by no means 决不4. end v. [I or T] to finish or stop, or to make sth. finish or stop 结束,终止When is your meeting due to end? Her resignation ends months of speculation about her future.Their marriage ended in 1991.end...with..:以……方式结束I'd like to end with a song from my first album.She ended her speech with an humorous joke.用心 爱心 专心用心 爱心 专心