[填空题]In many European countries, such as Great Britain, France and Den mark, it is proper to use titles till the use of first name is suggested, while in Germany ______.

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In common with many countries, Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952, more than 4,000 people died in London because of the smog. The government (26) new laws to stop smog from coal fires and factories and the (27) improved a lot.
Today, London is much cleaner (28) there is a new problem: smog from cars. In December 1991, there was very (29) wind in London and pollution (30) a lot, which led to 160 deaths in just four days.
(31) of the problem is the new" out of town" shopping centers. In the past, people often (32) to shops near their homes or went by bus. Today, many people drive to the new shopping centers. (33) , the small shops have (34) and more people have to go a long way to (35) their shopping.
Critics say that Britain needs better and cheaper public (36) Many
A. circumstances
B. state
C. situation
D. surroundings