Question

    When young people begin to live independently, home-hunting can be difficult. But they would do well to remember that a new choice is available — micro-homes.

Fondly called “tiny houses,” these houses have all living necessities in a small package, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Generally under 50 square meters, most tiny houses can hold just one or two people though some say they have the space for more. What’s lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite modern in design.

Besides an attractive appearance, tiny houses can also have practical features(特点). Making the best of urban space, the 72-to-122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw, the world’s narrowest home, filled in an alley(小巷). The house uses solar power, wind power and rainwater collection to make its owner live practically anywhere.

Although micro-homes are attractive, there are a few disadvantages to consider before getting comfortable on a minicouch. Moving into a tiny house, you should throw away unnecessary things. It is also mostly impossible to invite guests. And finally, a micro-home is likely a temporary(暂时的) living choice for most people since they will probably start families and own more things.

Though the limitation will scare some, there is usually a benefit. A small size results in low prices and small bills, making tiny houses easier to afford. And though you won’t have many things around the house, it makes it easy and  simple to keep it clean. Micro-homes are also eco-friendly, which can’t be matched by other homes. They probably aren’t for everyone or forever, but when it comes to your next (or first) home, they could be just what you need.

1.What can be learnt about micro-homes from Paragraph 2?

A.People can’t take a package into the tiny houses.

B.All of the houses can hold more than two people.

C.These houses are convenient though tiny in size.

D.Such houses are poorly designed because of the small size.

2.The author develops Paragraph 3 mainly________.

A.by examples B.by comparisons C.by order in space D.by causes and effects

3.Micro-homes are especially suitable for ________.

A.a young person who has many things B.a person who doesn’t have much money

C.a couple who want to protect environment D.a family hoping to settle down in a city

4.What can be the best title for the text?

A.East or west, home is the best. B.Micro-homes — more than tiny!

C.Home-hunting — no easy matter! D.Tiny or large, this is a choice.

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.B

4.B

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了50平米以下的微型住宅的特点，优点和缺点，优点是便宜，实惠，环保，缺点是小，只能准备生活的必需品以及不能会友。

1.推理判断题。根据第2大段“these houses have all living necessities in a small package, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.” 这些房子把所有的生活必需品都装在一个小盒子里如厨房等，所以人可以带包裹进入，故A错误；根据第2大段“most tiny houses can hold just one or two people”大部分的微型住宅只能容纳1-2人，故B选项超过2人是错误的；根据第2大段“these houses have all living necessities in a small package, including kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.” 这些房子里所有的生活必需品都在一个小包裹里，包括厨房、卧室和浴室。可知，面积虽小，但是必需品都有，所以是便利的。故C正确；根据第2大段“What’s lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite modern in design.”这些微型住宅的设计很现代化，故D错误。故选C。

2.细节理解题。根据第3大段“tiny houses can also have practical features(特点).”微型住宅有使用功能；再根据第3大段“Making the best of urban space, the 72-to-122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw, the world’s narrowest home, filled in an alley(小巷).” 72 - 122厘米,宽Keret房子在华沙,世界最小的家。可知是举例说明微型住宅的实用功能。故选A。

3.细节理解题。根据第5大段“A small size results in low prices and small bills, making tiny houses easier to afford.”微型住宅价钱低，更容易支付。可知，是适用于没有很多钱的人。故选B。

4.最佳标题题。根据第1大段“But they would do well to remember that a new choice is available — micro-homes.” 但他们最好记住，一个新的选择是可用的微型住宅。再根据第5大段“Micro-homes are also eco-friendly, which can’t be matched by other homes.”微型住宅也很环保，这点是其他住宅所不及的。说明文章主要在介绍微型住宅。故选B。