Some countries are better than others at looking after the environment. In Europe, Germany(德国) and northern European countries work very hard to improve the environment. The people in Germany put their rubbish into different bags--paper in one bag, plastic in another. Laws do not allow people to burn too much coal.  

    In the l970s, as people learned more about environmental problems. The "Green" movement(运动) began and soon spread all over Europe. The "Green" movement tries to get governments to protect the environment. It collects information about how industry is damaging(毁坏) the environment and tells newspapers.

    The great pyramids of Egypt were built more than 4000 years ago as tombs for the pharaohs, or kings, of the time．

    When the core of the pyramid was finished, the outside was covered in a white stone called limestone．

    The peak of the pyramid was capped in gold．

    At the same time, laborers, masons and artists finished off the work inside．

    Each chamber was lined with fine stone．

    The walls were painted with scenes from the pharaoh's life, or the building of the pyramid．

    When the inside and the outside of the pyramid were finished, beautiful art works and goods for the pharaoh's next life were put in the chambers．

    Then, the mummy was placed in its special chamber．

    Finally, the passages to the chambers were filled with huge stones, and the openings were closed off and covered in limestone．

    Friendship is one of the greatest pleasures that people can enjoy. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}A true friend does indeed find pleasure in our joy and share sorrow in our grief. In time of trial, he or she is always at our side to give us his or her help and comfort.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}We must choose someone who has a good character, whose activities are good and who shows kindness of heart. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}If you tell a friend your secrets, he or she won't tell anyone else. Friends share each other's joys and sorrows. They help each other when they are in trouble and cheer each other up when they are sad.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} In conclusion, when you have made a good friend, don't forget him or her.

A. Knowing how valuable friendship is, we should be very careful in our choice of a friend.

B. It is very difficult to find a better definition of friendship.

C. A true friend can always be trusted, loved and respected.

D. The most important thing is that a friend always understands you.

E. We should avoid these shallow people who are easily changed by adversities or misfortune.

   Taking a nap(小睡) every single day may be the least favorite thing for a child in kindergarten. However, being able to relax and get some rest in the middle of the day is great for many adults. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}People who take naps are seen as lazy. You can even be kicked off your job if you fall asleep at work. This kind of thinking dates back to the founders of the US, Puritans(清教徒). {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Some people even bring their pillows(枕头) to work for nap time. People have a much more relaxing attitude towards taking naps than in the US.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#}But on the other hand, having a short rest can help you work better. A good rest can improve your mood as well. So why not take a nap during lunch break and make the rest of the day more enjoyable?

    There is a very beautiful bird and she lives in a tall tree in the mountain. Every morning she gets up very early and sings.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}So when she sings, many animals come to listen to her. When she sings happily, you can get pearls(珍珠) from her.

    A man knows that and he has an idea.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}After a few days, he finds her and gels her, then he takes her home.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}The man thinks a lot of ways to let her sing. But it doesn't work

    At last, he takes the bird to the king(国王).{#blank#}4{#/blank#}The princess(公主) is a beautiful girl.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}The bird is very happy and sings for the princess. And the princess gets lots of nice pearls.

    From that day, the bird comes to meet the princess every day and sings for her.

A. She sings very well

B. She is very kind and lets the bird fly away.

C. Because she is good at singing.

D. But the bird is very sad, and she doesn't sing at all.

E. One day, he goes into the mountain and looks for her.

F. The king is very happy and gives the bird to his daughter for her birthday.

G. The bird is happy and sings for the man.