B6U4 Learning about language (P28)tendency 倾向,趋势 widespread 分布广的,普遍的 (P29)the average temperature of 平均温度 原句 1.On the whole the warming of the earth is a phenomenon that causes great concern.(P28)总体上说,全球气候变暖是一种引起广泛注意的现象。O n the whole 总的来说,大体上,基本上Eg On the whole, our opinions are the same.(1) On the whole, you should be pride of your improvement in English. 总的说来,你应该为你自己英文的进步而骄傲。(2) On the whole, what you do has a good effect on the protection of environment . 总的来说,你所做的对保护环境有好的影响。进行总结时引出自己的观点或理由的短语还有:in a word, in conclusion, in short, in brief, in general, generally speaking.B6U4 Using LanguagePart I PreviewPara1. on behalf of 代表…一方 global warming 全球变暖 have little effect on 对…几乎没影响 huge environmental problems 巨大的环境问题Para2. have a commitment 有承诺 have the power to do 有能力做某事 make a difference 有影响 put up with 忍受 , 容忍 Para3. greenhouse gas 温室气体 carbon dioxide 二氧化碳 as a result of 由于 Para4. electrical appliance 电器设备 so long as 只要 be casual about 对…不在意 and so on 等等 Para6. plastic bags 垃圾袋 recycled materials 可回收的材料 Para7.are economical with 对…节约 as well as 也Para9.refresh one ’ s spirit 使某人精神恢复Part II Reading DDABC1.Who are the writers of the letter?A.Quyang Guang B. Earth Care C. An editor D.A and B1.Which is not the reason why Ouyang Guang writes the letter?A. He is doing a project on global warming.B. He wants to get some suggestions from Earth Care.C. He isn’t sure where to start with his project. D. He feels individuals can affect huge environmental problems.2.Which is not true according to the editor’s letter?A. Individuals m...