C
How do you feel when you hear leaves crunching(嘎吱响)under your feet or see a spider spinning(织)its web? It is believed that building a closer connection with nature can take your mind off your worries and make you feel calm.
What is nature?
Nature means the world around us that is not created by people. It’s also a kind of power that controls things like weather and the growth of animals and plants. You can find nature wherever you are: beaches, gardens, mountains and other places.
Why does nature make us feel good?
Spending time in nature brings calm and joy to our lives. It also takes us outdoors, gets us active and inspires us to care more about the environment. Ralphie, aged 10, likes exploring nature on bike rides with his family. He says, “It makes me feel happy and takes my mind off things, because I have to pay attention.”
How can we feel closer to nature?
Feeling closer to nature is
straightforward, which means you can simply build a connection with nature by using your senses. Try listening closely to birdsong, touching the trees or following insects. Smelling flowers and feeling the soil between your fingers will also help you feel closer to the natural world. Writing a poem, painting a picture and taking photos of your favourite natural places can help, too. “The important thing is to try and connect with nature and notice its beauty and how it makes you feel,” says the Mental Health Organization.
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A
)52. 创新设题 写作手法>> To prove that nature makes people feel good, the writer
gives an example
in Paragraph 3.
A. gives an example B. lists numbers C. asks questions D. makes comparisons
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C
)53. What does the underlined word “straightforward” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Helpful. B. Valuable. C. Simple. D. Necessary.
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D
)54. 创新设题 写作目的>> The writer writes this passage to
encourage people to enjoy nature
.
A. call on people to protect nature B. give a brief introduction to nature
C. ask people to take photos of nature D. encourage people to enjoy nature
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D
)55. In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read this passage?
A. Sports. B. Science. C. Medicine. D. Nature.
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