第19讲 阅读理解七选五（练习）- 2024年高考英语一轮复习讲练测（新教材新高考）

第19讲 七选五 （模拟精练+真题演练） 根据文章选择正确的选项 1. （2023年江苏省盐城中学高三模拟考试试卷） The Upside to Being Outside Research shows that being in nature makes people feel good, whether they’re roughing it in the wilderness for days or just hanging out at a local park for a while. One study was conducted in the city of Birmingham, Alabama. Researchers found that most participants’ mood and well-being improved significantly when they spent time in urban parks, even though the average visit was only around half an hour. 1 For example, scientists in the United Kingdom studied the impact of the “30 Days Wild” campaign. It challenged people to interact with nature for 30 days by enjoying earthy activities like feeding birds and planting flowers. Participants were measurably happier and healthier throughout the challenge…and for months afterwards, too. 2 How does nature boost people’s happiness? Scientists say that spending time in natural settings reduces stress and anxiety, which benefits mental and physical health. Research shows our brains are more relaxed in natural settings. To most people, it’s not news that nature can be calming. But multiple studies have found that spending time in nature also has some more surprising benefits, like improving creativity and problem-solving. 3 Another found that exposure to nature helped people score better on tests. That’s more proof that going outside is a smart move! What accounts for the connection with cognition and creativity? It could be that a good dose of nature acts as a cure to information overload. Everyday life involves a lot of multitasking. Some scientists theorize that spending time in nature enables our brains to rest and recover from mental tiredness. 4 Naturally, scientific studies don’t cover everything that’s great about the great outdoors. 5 From recreation and exercise to happiness and creativity, there are lots of upsides to getting outside. A．One study revealed that people were better at fig