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 claim the space for more． What's lost in size is not lost in designas these homes are often quite modern in design．
Besides an attractive appearance， tiny houses can also have practical features． 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 home Ecocapsule uses solar power， wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to 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 save up for． 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 due to the small size．
2.The author develops Paragraph 3 mainly ______ ．
A. by example 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 family wanting 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．
Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours
Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see a world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability — the cherry blossoms—disappear!
Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (4 miles)
Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
Capital City Bike Tour In Washington, D.C.
Duration: 3 hours
Morning or Afternoon, this bike tour is the perfect tour for D. C. newcomers and locals looking to experience Washington, D.C. in a healthy way with minimum effort. Knowledgeable guides will entertain you with the most, interesting stories about Presidents, Congress, memorials, and parks. Comfortable bikes and a smooth tour route(路线) make cycling between the sites fun and relaxing.
Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour
Duration: 3 hours (7miles)
Join a small group bike tour for an evening of exploration in the heart of Washington, D.C. Get up close to the monuments and memorials as you bike the sites of Capitol Hill and the National Mall. Frequent stops are made for photo taking as your guide offers unique facts and history. Tour includes bike, helmet, and bottled water. All riders are equipped with reflective vests and safety lights.
1.Which tour do you need to book in advance?
A. Cherry Blossom like Tour in Washington, D.C.
B. Washington capital Monuments Bicycle Tour.
C. Capital City Bike Tour in Washington.
D. Washington Capital Sites at Night Bicycle Tour.
2.What will you do on the Capital City Bike Tour?
A. Meet famous people. B. Go to a national park.
C. Visit well-known museums. D. Enjoy interesting stories.
3.Which of the following does the bicycle tour at night provide?
A. City maps. B. Cameras.
C. Meals. D. Safety lights.
假定你是李华，了解到你的美国笔友Tom对中国文化有浓厚兴趣，想邀请他一起参观中国画画展（Chinese Ink Painting )。请你写封邮件，内容包括：
1.展览时间、地点。
2.展览内容。
注意：
1.词数:100左右，开头和结尾已写好，但不计入总词数。
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tomt
How is it going?
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线（___），并在该词下面写出修改的词。
注意:1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I still remember a embarrassing experience last month. That day, I was overslept. I was running around my apartment quickly because there was something scarier for me than be late for work. I called a taxi, put on a dress, put all the necessary things into my bags, and closed it without even looking into it. Then I took my wallet, and run out. It didn't take much time to get to work because I was hurrying the driver at every traffic light. At last, I was in the office. Surprising, when I opened my bag, I saw the 2 yellow or scared eyes of my cat looking me. She seemed to be just as shocking as I was.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式
Fu Xuewei, a 25-year-old girl from Chengdu, China1.(recent )shared a beautiful set of wedding photos on the Internet. However, there's a debate on the photographs, 2. no groom(新郎) seems to be found in the photos. In fact, the only people 3. (feature) in the photos are Ms. Fu and her 87-year-old grandfather.
Despite having no plans of getting married anytime soon, Fu decided 4. (wear) the wedding dress for her grandfather. The man fell seriously ill last September, with doctors warning that he could pass away5. any time. Fearing he might never get to fulfill the dream of walking her down to the Mr. Right, Fu arranged the surprise photoshoot. She took 6. (she ) grandfather for a regular hospital check-up, only to reveal that they were going to take pictures later and he agreed。
Ms Fu 7. (raise) by her grandparents from the age of ten, 8. makes them mean a lot to her. She insists that she takes care of them in return. The young woman even 9. (have) a tattoo of her grandfather. "I had my grandfather’s appearance tattooed on my arm because I want all my new 10. (friend) to know what he looks like in the future, "she said。
The Homeless Hero
For many, finding an unattended wallet filled with £400 in cash would be a source（来源）of temptation（诱惑）. But the ________ would no doubt be greater if you were living on the streets with little food and money. All of this makes the actions of the homeless Tom Smith __________ more remarkable.
After spotting a ________ on the front seat inside a parked car with its window down, he stood guard in the rain for about two hours waiting for the __________ to return.
After hours in the cold and wet, he __________ inside and pulled the wallet out hoping to find some ID so he could contact（联系）the driver, only to __________ it contained £400 in notes, with another £50 in spare change beside it.
He then took the wallet to a nearby police station after __________ a note behind to let the owner know it was safe. When the car’s owner John Anderson and his colleague Carol Lawrence returned to the car—which was itself worth £35, 000—in Glasgow city centre, they were __________ to find two policemen standing next to it. The policemen told them what Mr. Smith did and that the wallet was __________.
The pair were later able to thank Mr. Smith for his __________.
Mr. Anderson said：＂I couldn’t believe that the guy never took a penny. To think he is sleeping on the streets tonight __________ he could have stolen the money and paid for a place to stay in. This guy has nothing and
__________ he didn’t take the wallet for himself；he thought about others __________. It’s unbelievable. It just proves there are ________ guys out there.＂
Mr. Smith’s act __________ much of the public’s attention. He also won praise from social media users after Mr. Anderson __________ about the act of kindness on Facebook.
Now Mr. Anderson has set up an online campaign to __________ money for Mr. Smith and other homeless people in the area, which by yesterday had received ￡8,000. ＂I think the faith that everyone has shown __________ him has touched him. People have been approaching him in the street; he’s had job __________ and all sorts,＂ Mr. Anderson commented.
For Mr. Smith, this is a possible life-changing __________. The story once again tells us that one good turn deserves another.
1.A. hope B. aim C. urge D. effort
2.A. still B. even C. ever D. once
3.A. wallet B. bag C. box D. parcel
4.A. partner B. colleague C. owner D. policeman
5.A. turned B. hid C. stepped D. reached
6.A. discover B. collect C. check D. believe
7.A. taking B. leaving C. reading D. writing
8.A. satisfied B. excited C. amused D. shocked
9.A. safe B. missing C. found D. seen
10.A. service B. support C. kindness D. encouragement
11.A. when B. if C. where D. because
12.A. rather B. yet C. already D. just
13.A. too B. though C. again D. instead
14.A. honest B. polite C. rich D. generous
15.A. gave B. paid C. cast D. drew
16.A. learned B. posted C. cared D. heard
17.A. borrow B. raise C. save D. earn
18.A. of B. at C. for D. in
19.A. details B. changes C. offers D. applications
20.A. lesson B. adventure C. chance D. challenge
