2021年甘肃省定西市人教版中考英语阅读理解专项训练六 (2)

2021年中考英语阅读理解专项训练六 Passage 1 主题语境:人与自然—人与植物 Today, I'm going to suggest that you consider Planting a tree or two in your garden. Now let me explain just a few of the ways planting trees in your garden can improve your life. A Cool Spot to Relax On a very hot day, there's nothing better than having a shady tree to sit underneath. Thus, trees act as natural air conditioners. They are surprisingly effective at cooling the air. The trees can produce a cooling effect. Protect Your Home from the Elements Planting trees in the right position can also help to protect your home from the worst of the weather. In the summer. trees can help keep your house in shade. There will make it easier to keep a comfortable indoor temperature. There will be no shading effect during the colder winter months. If you live in an area where cold winds are protective wall to problem, you can create a green You can do divert freezing air away from your home. so by planting tall evergreen trees. They're Calming A study by a team from the of Illinois and the University of Hong Kong shows that looking at trees has the effect of reducing stress levels. Interestingly, researchers found that you can easily make stress fall away by planting a tree or two in a spot that is visible from inside your home. Trees Can Improve Air Quality around Your Home Trees absorb CO2and release oxygen. So, the air close to them is generally cleaner. However, they have to be planted in the right position. The air you want to cleanse needs to be able to rise so the tree can work on cleansing it. If your main goal is to improve the quality of the air near your home, you may need to do a little extra research. Regardless of why you want to plant trees in your garden, take your time and choose the kinds wisely. You do not want to plant one that grows so big that it needs to be cut down at a later date. Lastly, choose the right one that fits in with the landscaping. 1.There are benefits of planting trees in the garden in the