6．When young people begin to live independently，home-hunting can bring some stress．But they would do well to remember that a new alternative is available-micro-home．
Called"tiny houses"，these houses have all living necessities in a small package，including kitchen，bedroom and bathroom．Generally under 50square meters，most tiny houses accommodate just one or two people though some claim the space for more．What's lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design．
Besides an attractive appearance，tiny houses can also have unique practical features．Making the best of urban space，the 72-to 122-centimeter-wide Keret House in Warsaw，the world's narrowest home，fills in an alley．The Ecocapsule home uses solar power，wind power and rainwater collection to enable its owner to live practically anywhere．A system of rails allows the DALE micro-home to adjust room size and number as well as adding the option of an open or enclosed courtyard．
Visually appealing as micro-homes are，there are a few drawbacks to consider before getting cozy on a mini-couch．Moving into a tiny house requires the removing of most non-essentials，regardless of the emotional connection to them．Guests will also mostly be out of the question as the limited space may even cause a solitary （独居的） individual to experience some cabin fever （幽闭症）．And finally，a micro-home is likely a temporary living option for most people since they will probably start families and acquire more possessions．
Though the limitations will scare some，there is usually a benefit．A small size results in a small price tag and small bills，making tiny houses easier to save up for and budget．And though you won't have much stuff around the house，this can provide the comfort of simple living and repairs．Micro-homes are also practically mobile and have eco-friendliness that 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．
25．What can be learnt about micro-homes from the second paragraph？D
A．People have to eat out as there is no cooking area．
B．These homes are poorly designed due to the small size．
C．All of the houses are under 50square meters in size．
D．Such houses aren't necessarily inconvenient though tiny．
26．The third paragraph is mainly developedA．
A．by giving examples
B．by making comparisons
C．by following the time order
D．by describing the process
27．Micro-homes are especially fit forC．
A．a young couple in hope of settling down permanently
B．an individual constantly suffering from cabin fever
C．a college graduate on a tight budget for the time being
D．a family of five in favor of environmental protection
28．What can be a suitable title for the text？D
A．Is Your House Tiny Enough？
B．Why Not Enlarge Your House？
C．East Or West，Home Is the Best!
D．Micro-homes-More Than Tiny!
分析 本文主要讲述了Micro-homes的介绍和利弊简析．
解答 DACD
25．D 细节理解题 根据第二段，特别是最后一句What's lost in size is not lost in design as these homes are often quite unique and modern in design．
可知房子虽小，应有尽有，不一定不方便，故答案为D
26．A推理判断题 根据第三段第一句Besides an attractive appearance，tiny houses can also have unique practical features．除了吸引人的外观外，小房子也有独特的实用功能．紧接着以举例子的形式介绍独一无二的、切合实际的特征，故选A
27．C 推理判断题 根据最后一段中A small size results in a small price tag and small bills，making tiny houses easier to save up for and budget．小房子节约开支；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．它们只是临时的家，因此可知C项符合题意．
28．D 主旨大意题 通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了Micro-homes的介绍和利弊简析，可知D项符合题意．
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