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    We all know the value of taking a walk in the fresh spring weather. It allows your mind to relax and forget about the problems in everyday life. Studies have commonly shown the benefits of being around green spaces, including gardens, city parks and forests.

But did you know that being close to these natural surroundings during childhood could positively influence your mental health as an adult?

A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) surveyed 3,600 people from all over Europe, including Spain, the Netherlands, Lithuania and the UK.

The all-adult study gave these volunteers a questionnaire on how frequently they used natural spaces during childhood – for example, playing in a garden, riding a bike at the park or hiking in a forest. They were also asked about the importance they put on using such places.

Volunteers were then given a psychological test, which included a variety of problem-solving activities, to learn about their mental state within a four-week period.

The results showed that the people who were more exposed to natural spaces had higher mental health scores compared to those with lower childhood exposure.

According to the study, 73 percent of Europe’s population only has limited chance to natural spaces. Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, director of ISGlobal’s Urban Planning, said that “Many children in Europe lead an indoor lifestyle… so we call on policymakers to improve the availability of natural spaces for children.”

While this study was based in Europe, a lack of green space can affect anyone, anywhere. So, remember to make time to immerse yourself in nature, as your mental health is just as important as the physical one.

1.What was the purpose of the ISGlobal’s study?

A.To study the influence of childhood exposure to natural spaces.

B.To understand the mental health problems of children.

C.To see how childhood experiences shape adult life.

D.To examine the advantages of taking a walk.

2.What do we know about the study?

A.The volunteers included both children and adults.

B.The volunteers were from all over the world.

C.It was made up of a questionnaire and a psychological test.

D.It focused on the volunteers’ physical health state.

3.What does the underlined word “immerse” in the last paragraph probably mean?

A.understand something B.lose oneself in something

C.protect against something D.imagine doing something

4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A.The benefits of green space B.mental health or physical health

C.outdoor lifestyle D.the value of taking a walk

 

1.A 2.C 3.B 4.A 【解析】 本文是说明文。文章主要探究了童年时期接触自然对成年人心理健康的影响,研究表明童年时期接触大自然越多,成年时期得心理方面的疾病就越少,强调多接近大自然的好处。 1. 推理判断题。根据第二段But did you know that being close to these natural surroundings during childhood could positively influence your mental health as an adult?可知但是你知道吗?童年时接近这些自然环境会对成年后的心理健康产生积极的影响。以及第三段A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) surveyed 3,600 people from all over Europe, including Spain, the Netherlands, Lithuania and the UK.可知巴塞罗那全球健康研究所(ISGlobal)的一项研究调查了来自欧洲各地的3600人,包括西班牙、荷兰、立陶宛和英国。由此可推知,ISGlobal研究的目的是研究儿童接触自然环境的影响。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据第四段中The all-adult study gave these volunteers a questionnaire on how frequently they used natural spaces during childhood – for example, playing in a garden, riding a bike at the park or hiking in a forest.可知这项全成人的研究给了这些志愿者一份问卷,询问他们在童年时期使用自然空间的频率,比如在花园里玩耍,在公园里骑自行车或者在森林里徒步旅行。以及第五段Volunteers were then given a psychological test, which included a variety of problem-solving activities, to learn about their mental state within a four-week period.可知志愿者随后接受了一项心理测试,包括各种解决问题的活动,以了解他们在四周内的精神状态。由此可知,研究由一份问卷和一个心理测试组成。故选C。 3. 词义猜测题。根据后文yourself in nature, as your mental health is just as important as the physical one.可知文章上文提到了与大自然接触有益于心理健康和身体健康,所以此处指的是花时间沉浸在大自然中。由此可知,划线单词immerse意思为“沉浸在……”与B选项意思相符。故选B。 4. 主旨大意题。根据倒数第三段The results showed that the people who were more exposed to natural spaces had higher mental health scores compared to those with lower childhood exposure.可知结果显示,与儿童时期较少接触自然环境的人相比,经常接触自然环境的人心理健康得分更高。结合文章主要探究童年时期接触自然对成年人心理健康的影响,研究表明童年时期接触大自然越多,成年时期得心理方面的疾病就越少,强调多接近大自然的好处。故A选项“绿色空间的好处”最符合文章标题。故选A。
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