When people today talk about a tiny house, they probably mean the trendy living space that‘s about the size of a shed (棚). But you would have to be five inches tall to live in the original tiny houses. Dollhouse(小房子)，which have been around for several centuries, don’t offer shelter to real people, but they provide a vivid（生动的） experience of life in times and places both real and imaginary.
The National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., lets visitors time travel in this tiny world through ―Small Stories: At Home in a Dollhouse,” an exhibit that opened Saturday. Visitors can see twelve dollhouses from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England, which contain amazing tiny furnishings. But those people who put together the exhibit also wanted visitors to know the characters inside.
“It’s 300 years of British homes told through their inhabitants (居民),” said Alice Sage, who is in charge of the London museum.
So as visitors look inside the Tate Baby House, a fancy townhouse from 1760, they can push a button to hear a young woman get a lecture from her mother on the proper way to run a home. In the Killer Cabinet house, a servant named Betsy complains about the problems of city life in the 1830s. “We’ve got the cat to keep the rats away,” she says.
That dollhouse was John Killer‘s gift to his wife and five daughters. The girls were allowed to play with the house, but they probably also learned a few lessons, Sage said.
“The kitchen of the house would have been the perfect way to teach the girls about the management of a home,” she said, noting the tiny dishes and pots.
Those who prefer a more modern look won't be disappointed. There are two rooms displaying a white dollhouse from 1935, an apartment house from the 1960s and a brightly colored 21st-century design.
The end of the exhibit shows how imaginative design sometimes works best in small spaces.
The Building Museum asked twenty-four artists, designers and architects from across the United States to each create a “dream room” from the past, present or future. Some of these unique small rooms were made using traditional furnishings, others from materials such as clay, insects, 3D-printing, and even peeps marshmallow candies!
1.Which of the following were on show Saturday?
A. A dozen dollhouses from England.
B. Some old shelters for poor people.
C. Some imaginary tiny furnishings.
D. A couple of fashionable living spaces.
2.What is the function of the characters inside the Museum?
A. Working as organizers of the exhibit.
B. Making the exhibit more attractive.
C. Providing good services for visitors.
D. Helping visitors understand dollhouses.
3.What can we learn about the Killer Cabinet house?
A. It was made up of 24 tiny rooms.
B. Its kitchen may have an educational purpose.
C. Its history dates back to the 17th century.
D. It was owned by a woman named Betsy.
4.What might be the best title of the passage?
A. An exhibit of dollhouses.
B. The history of dollhouses.
C. How to make a dollhouse.
D. Amazing tiny furniture.
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I was a bit of a bookworm as a child.For car journey,day trip or family holiday,many books were always packed to keep me busy.Since then,I've continued reading all kinds of books but I'll always love my childhood favorites.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timer—Mark Haddon
This children's mystery novel is interesting,exciting,thought-provoking（发人深省的）,sad and happy all at the same time.The main character is a 15-year-old boy who has autism（自闭症）.The book gives you a window into his world,his thoughts,his hopes and his dreams.It's easy to read and both kids and adults love it.A must-read in my opinion.
Secret Seven—Enid Blyton
If you love adventures,this one is for you.The Secret Seven are a group of child detectives who make it their duty to solve crimes.They have many adventures along the way.It's a fun book that you won't want to stop reading. And in fact,there is more than.one book.There's a series of books about the Secret Seven's adventures so if you like the first one,you're in luck.
Matilda—Roald Dahl
It's now a film and show at the theatre,but we can't forget the original book.Matilda is about a loveable little girl who is very clever and,like me,loves to read.She goes to school and meets the very scary Miss Trunchbull who tortures（折磨）children,but thankfully makes friends with a kind.teacher.The book will have you crying one,moment and laughing the next.
The Lion,the Witch and the Wardrobe—C.S.Lewis
As a kid I read the book,watched the film and listened to the tape.I really couldn't get enough of the book.It's an exciting story set in a magical land called Narnia.When you're reading it,you'll feel like you're really there.You'll get caught up in the adventures of the four children and the characters they meet.I can't rate it highly enough.
1.Which book tells some children detectives' adventures?
A. Matilda
B. Secret Seven
C. The Lion,the Witch and the Wardrobe Secret Seven
D. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
2.What do we know about The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time?
A. It is scary but exciting and touching.
B. It is made up of a series of stories.
C. It's popular with adults as well as children.
D. Its characters are strange but lovely.
3.What do Matilda and The Lion,the Witch and the Wardrobe have in common?
A. Both are adventure-themed.
B. Both have stage adaptations.
C. Both are based on true stories.
D. Both have been made into movies.
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An Indonesia man believed to be the oldest person alive celebrated his 146th birthday Saturday,despite having claimed（声称）he no longer wants to be alive.
Mbah Gotho,whose official name is Sodimejo,lives with his grandson in a town called Sragen within Indonesia's Central Java province.
Gotho made international headlines in September after speaking to local media,which led local officials to confirm the truth of his identity card.Gotho's birth date is listed as Dec.31,1870.
While officials say the document is real,they admitted it would be impossible to prove whether Gotho was actually born that year.
However,the man claimed to remember the opening of a local sugar factory,which was recorded in 1880.
Gotho said he has outlived four wives,10 brothers and sisters,and three children.His only remaining close relatives are grandchildren,great-grandchildren and great-great-grand-children,he claimed."What I want is to die."he told local media in September,according to Reuters,one of the biggest names in media worldwide.
Gotho's grandson claimed the 146-year-old had made arrangements for his death as far back as 1992,when he bought a forever sleeping place close to the burial sites of his children.
Gotho's grandson also said the elder was in relatively good health,suffering only from eyesight problem and loss of hearing,and enjoyed his days smoking and eating.
1.Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?
A. The public had been familiar with Gotho before he celebrated his 146th birthday.
B. As early as 1992,Gotho meant to be buried next to his children's tombs when he died.
C. The local officials believed Gotho was born on Dec.31,1870.
D. Gotho's health conditions are failing as he enjoys smoking and eating.
2.What do we know from this passage?
A. Mbah Gotho is the name used on the old man's identity card.
B. Gotho wants to die because he is ill-treated by his grandchildren.
C. Reuters is regarded as one of the most famous media in the world.
D. Gotho is officially confirmed to have lived for 146 years by Dec.31,2016.
3.This text is mot probably from .
A. a newspaper B. a healthy guide
C. an entertainment magazine D. an interview
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Spring and fall are usually thought to be enjoyable seasons.However,it is not always the case.1..It makes people suffer a lot from it.Why can't they find a cure（疗法）for the common cold?The answer is easy.There are actually hundreds of kinds of cold viruses（病毒）out there.You never know which one you will get.2..
When a virus attacks your body,your body works hard to get rid of it.3..You feel terrible because you can't breathe well,but your body is actually eating the virus.Your temperature goes up and you get a fever,but the heat of your body is killing the virus.You also have a runny nose to stop the virus from getting into your cells.You may feel very uncomfortable,but actually your wonderful body is doing everything it can to kill the cold.
4..In China and some other countries,for example,some people might eat chicken soup to make themselves feel better.Some people take hot baths and drink warm liquids.Other people take medicine to stop various symptoms（症状）of colds.
There is one interesting thing to note-some scientists say taking medicine when you have a cold is actually bad for you.The virus stays in your body longer because your body doesn't have a way to fight it and kill it.5..There is a joke,however,on taking medicine when you have a cold.It goes like this: It takes about one week to get over a cold if you don't take medicine,but it takes only seven days to get over a cold if you take medicine.So you should trust the function of your body.
A.Therefore,there isn't a cure for each one.
B.Different people do different thing to deal with the cold.
C.The first thing you need to come up with is an idea for your cold.
D.It is easy for many people to catch a cold in spring or fall.
E.Bodies can indeed do an amazing job on their own.
F.How much do you know about the various viruses in the world?
G.Blood rushes to your nose and causes a block in it.
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A group of frogs were traveling through the woods,and two of them fell into a pit（深坑）.When the other frogs saw how____the pit was,they told the two frogs that they____as well wait to die.The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump____the pit with all their____.The other frogs kept telling them to____,and that they were as good as dead.Finally,one of the two frogs listened to what the other frogs said and____.He fell down and died.
The other frog continued to jump____and try his best.Once again,the crowd of frogs shouted at him to stop the ____and just die.He jumped even harder and finally____it.When he got out,the other frog said,"Didn't you____us?" The frog explained to them that he was a little____.He thought they were____him the entire time rather than advising him to stop the pain of struggle.
This story teaches us two____: First,there is the power of life and____in words.An encouraging word to someone who is____can lift him up and help him make it through.Second,a(n)____word to someone who is down can be what it takes to kill him.
Be careful of____you say.Speak positively to those who cross your path.The power of words is so great;it is ____hard to understand that an encouraging word can go such a(n)____way.Anyone can speak words that tend to rob（掠夺）another of the____to continue in difficult times.The individual who will take the time to encourage another is special.
1.A. deep B. wide C. dark D. shallow
2.A. must B. can C. might D. should
3.A. up of B. down from C. out of D. up from
4.A. energy B. power C. weight D. strength
5.A. try B. stop C. continue D. jump
6.A. gave in B. gave off C. gave up D. gave away
7.A. near B. hard C. fast D. far
8.A. breath B. pain C. swim D. relief
9.A. made B. had C. took D. got
10.A. hear B. tell C. see D. cheat
11.A. blind B. deaf C. dumb D. disabled
12.A. blaming B. threatening C. criticized D. encouraging
13.A. classes B. theories C. lessons D. proverbs
14.A. death B. happiness C. sadness D. love
15.A. out B. short C. down D. strong
16.A. positive B. enthusiastic C. destructive D. challenging
17.A. why B. when C. that D. what
18.A. sometimes B. sometime C. sometime D. sometimes
19.A. tough B. short C. easy D. long
20.A. body B. spirit C. patience D. intelligence
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While1. (visit) Hangzhou's West Lake and its surrounding beautiful hills,you'll understand2.it's been a great source of inspiration（灵感）for artists,poets and philosophers throughout Chinese history.
Though3.rest of the country is moving from two wheels to four,cycling culture is thriving（繁荣的）in Hangzhou.The city4.(develop) China's first bike-sharing system in 2008.Since then,it's grown into the world's 5.(big) and one of the world's best public bike systems.
Hangzhou grows some of China's finest green tea—Longjing.Every spring,before the traditional Qingming Festival,tea6.(love) from all over the country come to Longjing,a village7.lies just south of West Lake,for the first cut of top-quality tea.During tea season—8.(usual) late March and April—the air is filled with smell from the tea,when leaves9.(pick) and roasted in the village.The village is open to the public and you can pick your own tea after getting10.(permit) from the local tea farmers.
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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短文。短文中共有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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
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后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
It is known that some students cheat in exams.There are three reason.First of all,there are so many exams.Beside,the exams given are difficulty in some ways.Secondly,some students have to cheat in exams because of they are too lazy.The last reason is to please our parents and teachers.For some students,low marks brought them great pressure and make them depressing.In my opinion,cheating in exams are wrong.We should take active attitude to our studies,and try to get a mark what is true.
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微信朋友圈似乎已经成为我们与朋友沟通交流必不可少的工具，目前很多中学生也都开通了微信，在朋友圈里发表一些自己的感想。你想让父母看你的朋友圈吗？某英语报社就这一问题做了调查，结果如下：
| 40%同意 | 60%反对 |
| 父母可以了解我们的思想动态，及时沟通； 父母可以保护我们不受欺； …… | 每个人都需要隐私，朋友圈是我们的私人空间； 我们与父母之间有代沟，让他们看我们的朋友圈可能产生误会； …… |
请根据以上信息写一篇短文，向该报社描述这一现象，并发表自己的看法。
注意：词数不少于100字。
参考词汇：微信Wechat 朋友圈Moments
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