B
Spending time alone in nature can be comforting, but nature can also bring us closer to others. Walking with another person, in particular, is a great way to deepen your relationship. "It's easy to connect with people when you're walking in nature, because you don't have to give them eye contact—you can walk side by side," explains Dr Tara, who runs a walk-and-talk group in her town and has seen first-hand the difference it makes. "Walking together takes away the anxiety of feeling we have to talk. Conversation appears more naturally."
Nature also offers us more. Heading for a walk through a local park can give you a chance to have a deeper talk, which is in a way that's easier than facing each other over a table in a café. You can enjoy the benefits(益处) of being outdoors while spending quality time together. Along the way, you may try stepping outside of your comfort zone and doing something new because nature is full of the unexpected.
You don't have to get up very early or put on your sports shoes to find these moments. As the weather starts to improve, how about bringing friends together for a picnic in the park? If you have a garden, could you invite someone around to help you plant flowers one afternoon? Is there a local nature area that you could explore with a beloved one?
This autumn my husband and I got up in the dark, cold early hours to join a group at a wetland centre to watch thousands of pink-footed geese take off at sunrise. It was a beautiful sight to behold—filled with the honks of the geese, the beat of their wings, and their dark shapes against the pink sky. It was a magical moment, and one that was so dear to us as a couple. I realized how the moments I treasured had influenced me.
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C
)6. Paragraph 1 mainly focuses on
.
A. why we enjoy time alone in nature
B. how close people can enjoy nature
C. what "walk-and-talk" can bring us
D. when communication skills are used
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D
)7. According to Paragraph 3, getting close to nature with friends
.
A. requires careful preparation
B. improves gardening skills
C. costs a lot of money
D. takes place wherever you want
(
A
)8. The underlined word "behold" in Paragraph 4 probably means "
".
A. see
B. imagine
C. remember
D. offer
(
B
)9. The last paragraph is given to
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A. explain the reason for valuing our families
B. show the influence of nature on people
C. draw attention to environmental protection
D. describe some typical scenes in nature
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B
)10. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Walking in nature is the only way to improve relationships.
B. Nature-based activities can help build stronger connections between people.
C. Observing wildlife is the most meaningful outdoor experience for couples.
D. Picnics are necessary for successful outdoor gatherings.
