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广东省广州市白云区两校联考2024-2025学年八年级上学期第一月考英语试题
The train started moving. It was packed with people of all ages. Most of them were working men and women and young college boys and girls. Near the window sat an old man with his son, who looked about thirty years old.
As the train moved, the son was filled with joy because he was very excited at the scenery(景色) outside. He said in a high voice, " See Dad, the green trees and the scenery are very beautiful!" It made the other people feel very strange. Everyone started talking in a low voice about the old man's son. Suddenly, it started raining. Raindrops fell on the travelers through the opened window.
Seeing the rain, the old man's son said happily, " See Dad, how beautiful the rain is!" Hearing these words, a young lady became angry with the man, as the raindrops were dropping on her new clothes. She couldn't help shouting at the noisy son and his father.
" Can't you see it is raining? You ! Old man! If your son is not feeling well, get him to a mental hospital (精神病院) quickly and please don't disturb(干扰) us any more!" The old man's face turned slightly red and then in a low voice, he replied, " We are on the way back from hospital. He was blind at birth. Only last week he can see again. The rain and the nature are new to him. Please forgive him. " All the other people became quiet.
Recently,the 20﹣minute park theory(理论) is a hot topic on social media. This theory suggests that a 20﹣minute visit to a park can help people feel better,according to the International Journal of Environmental Health Research. Whether you exercise or simply take a walk in the park,it can help you relax. Actually,it is nature that benefits(使受益) us.
How does nature have a good influence on our body and mind?Studies show that when we are in natural environments,our heart rate and blood pressure reduce. Also,being outdoors,seeing trees,hearing birds' songs,looking at the sky,and feeling in connection with nature help to lower people's stress,reduce anxiety and increase their confidence.
What can we do to connect with nature?In fact,nature is all around us. For example,we could take up a new hobby or activity that allows us to spend more time outside,such as bird watching,gardening,or simply going for a run or walk in the park or the forest. Changing the way to school or work could also make a difference. We will certainly benefit even from just walking to work through a park or a quieter area with more trees.
Many people are making a close connection with nature. Huang Bingbing,an office worker in Shenzhen,is one of them. There are many community parks now. She is used to visiting the small park near her company during her weekday lunch breaks. "On that grass field,I could connect with living plants and animals,allowing me to have a fresh mind and forget about the stress from work for a while,"Huang said.
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