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四、阅读理解。〔人与自然——热爱自然〕
Spending time alone in nature can be pretty good for health, but nature can also bring us closer to others. Heading for a walk through a local park can give you a chance to talk in a way that's easier than facing each other over a table in a cafe. You can enjoy the advantages of being outdoors while also spending good time with others together.
"It's easy to connect with people when you're walking in nature, because you don't have to make eye contact—you can walk side by side and talk about what you're seeing. " explains Dr Tara Quinn Cirillo, who runs a walk-and-talk group in her town and has seen the difference it makes. "Walking together takes away the stress of the feeling we have to talk. Conversation goes on more naturally. It can also have a good influence on how you connect with other people—how you're able to hear them, to reply, and to listen. "
Nature offers us chances to try something new and make memories together with our family and friends. I think about this autumn, how my husband and I got up in the dark, cold early morning to join a group at a wetland centre to watch thousands of pink-footed geese. It was a magical moment that was so valuable to us as a couple. And how about bringing friends together for a picnic? And why not invite someone around to help you plant flowers one afternoon?
Nature also gives us the chance to connect meaningfully with people we may not know. Dr Tara points out that joining in a community project can be a way to help deal with loneliness and meet new people. It can be useful to think back to your values around nature, here: do what you want to help save a local forest, or volunteer at a community garden.
(C) 1. Why does Dr Tara think it's easy to connect with people when walking in nature?
A. Because we want eye contact.
B. Because we may talk about anything we like.
C. Because we feel less stressed to talk.
D. Because we don't have to reply to others.
(B) 2. (创新考法·写作手法)How does the writer develop Paragraph 3?
A. By using pictures.
B. By giving examples.
C. By explaining the meaning.
D. By making the report.
(A) 3. What is the advantage of joining in a community project in the last paragraph?
A. Meeting new people.
B. Trying something strange.
C. Improving your health.
D. Dealing with shyness.
(C) 4. Which is the best title of this passage?
A. Spend time outdoors alone
B. Volunteer to Protect Nature
C. Connect with others in nature
D. Make memories with loved ones

答案： 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C

1. What's Yancheng famous as according to Paragraph 1? It is famous as "the land of fish and rice".
2. What is the writer's favourite specialty? The Funing cake.
3. What will you do if you travel to Yancheng? I will see the beautiful beaches，taste the delicious specialties and watch the rare animals.

答案： 1. It is famous as "the land of fish and rice". 2. The Funing cake. 3. I will see the beautiful beaches，taste the delicious specialties and watch the rare animals.（答案不唯一）