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专注外刊精读·培养全球视野
(一)
Urban green spaces—parks, trees along streets, and small gardens—are more than just nice to look at. They play a key role in keeping people healthy.
A 2022 study in The Lancet found that spending at least 120 minutes a week in green spaces can lower stress levels. People who do this are less likely to feel anxious. Another research from Australia showed that neighborhoods with many trees have 20% fewer cases of heart disease than those with few trees.
The benefits are not just physical. Children who grow up near parks often have better mental health. They are more active and less likely to stay indoors all day. This helps them deal with pressure when they get older.
However, not all cities have enough green spaces. In some busy areas, there is only 1 square meter of green space per person. Experts say this is a problem. They suggest that cities should plant more trees, especially in poor areas.
Dr. Lisa Chen, a healthcare expert, notes, “Green spaces are not a luxury. They are necessary for public health.” She calls for governments to plan cities with more parks and trees. This way, everyone can enjoy the health benefits of nature.
1. What is the main finding of the 2022 study in The Lancet?
A. Green spaces help people live longer.
B. Spending time in green spaces reduces stress.
C. Trees can lower the risk of heart disease.
D. Children need more parks to stay active.
2. Why are green spaces important for children according to the text?
A. They help children fight diseases.
B. They make children more relaxed in old age.
C. They improve children’s mental health.
D. They encourage children to study better.
3. What problem do some cities have according to the text?
A. Parks are too far from neighborhoods.
B. There is not enough green space per person.
C. Trees in cities are not well protected.
D. Poor areas have more green spaces.
4. What does Dr. Lisa Chen think of green spaces?
A. They are more important for rich people.
B. They are not necessary for public health.
C. Governments should build more of them.
D. They are a waste of city space.
语篇解读
关键词
urban green spaces, health benefits, tree coverage, mental well-being
主旨概要
本文是一篇说明文,探讨了城市绿地(如公园、树木)对居民健康的积极影响。文章引用研究数据说明绿地能改善心理健康、降低疾病风险,并提到不同地区绿化水平的差异及改善建议。
百科知识
世界卫生组织(WHO)建议城市人均绿地面积应不低于 9 平方米,绿地覆盖率达到 30% 以上可显著提升居民生活质量。
原文出处
选自《时代周刊》(Time)2023 年 6 月 5 日名为 Why Urban Trees Are Good for Your Health 的文章
语言知识
重难点词汇
benefit n. 益处
reduce v. 减少
improve v. 改善
stress n. 压力
disease n. 疾病
average n. 平均
lack v. 缺乏
suggest v. 建议
重难点词块
take a walk 散步
deal with 应对
according to 根据
compared with 与…… 相比
play a role 起作用
call for 呼吁
合成词+
派生词
healthcare n. 医疗保健(health + care)
mental adj. 心理的(与 physical 相对)
researcher n. 研究者(research + -er)
neighborhood n. 社区(neighbor + -hood)
beneficial adj. 有益的(benefit + -ial)
长难句分析
A study by the University of Exeter found that people living in areas with more than 30% tree coverage had lower rates of heart disease and high blood pressure compared with those in areas with less than 10% coverage.
句意为:埃克塞特大学的一项研究发现,生活在树木覆盖率超过 30% 地区的人,其心脏病和高血压的发病率低于生活在覆盖率低于 10% 地区的人。
本句主干是 "A study... found that...";that 引导宾语从句,从句中包含 "compared with" 短语作比较状语,"living in areas..." 为现在分词短语作后置定语修饰 people。
【答案】
1. B 细节理解题
解析:定位第二段首句 “A 2022 study in The Lancet found that spending at least 120 minutes a week in green spaces can lower stress levels.”,“lower stress levels” 与选项 B 中的 “reduces stress” 为同义替换,直接对应研究结论。干扰项 A “延长寿命”、C “降低心脏病风险”(澳大利亚研究内容)、D “儿童需要更多公园” 均与该研究无关,属无中生有或跨段混淆。
2. C 推理判断题
解析:根据第三段 “Children who grow up near parks often have better mental health”,可知绿地对儿童的重要性在于 “改善心理健康”,与选项 C 一致。干扰项 A “对抗疾病”、D “促进学习” 原文未提及;B “老年更放松” 扭曲原文 “长大后应对压力” 的含义,属过度推断。
3. B 细节理解题
解析:第四段明确提到 “In some busy areas, there is only 1 square meter of green space per person”,说明部分城市存在 “人均绿地不足” 的问题,与选项 B 吻合。干扰项 A “公园太远”、C “树木保护不足” 原文未涉及;D “贫困地区绿地更多” 与文中 “建议贫困地区多植树”(暗示其绿地少)矛盾,属正反错误。
4. C 推理判断题
解析:最后一段中 Dr. Lisa Chen 提出 “She calls for governments to plan cities with more parks and trees”,即呼吁政府建设更多绿地,与选项 C 一致。干扰项 A “对富人更重要”、D “浪费空间” 原文未提及;B “对公共健康不必要” 与她的观点 “are necessary for public health” 完全相反,属态度错误。
(二)
Is reading on a screen the same as reading a paper book? Many people think they are similar, but research shows big differences.
A 2023 study by Stanford University found that students who read from paper scored 15% higher on comprehension tests than those who read the same material on a screen. Why? Paper books make it easier to focus. Screens often have pop-ups or messages that distract readers. In contrast, holding a book lets you feel the pages and know where you are in the text—this helps with understanding.
Digital reading has its own benefits. It’s easy to carry many books on a single device. You can also look up new words quickly. Young people, in particular, prefer reading on phones or tablets because they’re used to the technology.
But there’s a downside. Reading fast on screens may lead to “shallow reading”—you finish the text but miss details. Paper books encourage slower reading, which helps with deep understanding. For example, when studying difficult subjects, many students still choose paper to take notes and mark key points.
Experts suggest balancing both ways. Use screens for quick news or stories, but pick up a paper book for important or complex material. In short, the best way to read depends on what you’re reading and why.
1. What did the 2023 Stanford University study find?
A. Students prefer paper books to screens.
B. Paper reading helps with better comprehension.
C. Screen reading is faster than paper reading.
D. Digital materials are easier to understand.
2. Why do screens distract readers according to the text?
A. They are too heavy to hold for long.
B. They show pop-ups or messages.
C. They make it hard to turn pages.
D. They have less content than books.
3. What is a disadvantage of digital reading?
A. It is not easy to carry devices.
B. It takes more time to finish a text.
C. It may lead to shallow reading.
D. It cannot be used for studying.
4. What do experts suggest about reading?
A. Using only paper books for all reading.
B. Choosing screens for complex materials.
C. Balancing digital and paper reading.
D. Stopping digital reading completely.
语篇解读
关键词
digital reading, paper books, comprehension, reading habits
主旨概要
本文是一篇说明文,对比了数字阅读(如电子书、屏幕阅读)与纸质阅读的差异,分析了两种阅读方式对理解能力、注意力的不同影响,并探讨了现代阅读习惯的变化及建议。
百科知识
美国心理学协会(APA)研究表明,纸质阅读时读者的深度理解率比屏幕阅读高 20%,因纸质媒介减少了视觉干扰和滑动操作对注意力的分散。
原文出处
选自《大西洋月刊》(The Atlantic)2023 年 8 月 10 日名为 Why Paper Books Still Matter 的文章
语言知识
重难点词汇
compare v. 比较
focus n. 注意力
comprehend v. 理解
distract v. 分散注意力
prefer v. 偏好
affect v. 影响
suggest v. 建议
balance v. 平衡
重难点词块
at a faster speed 以更快速度
pay attention to 关注
in contrast 相反
take notes 做笔记
according to 根据
in short 总之
合成词+
派生词
digital adj. 数字的(与 paper 相对)
reader n. 读者(read + -er)
difference n. 差异(different + -ce)
attention n. 注意力(attend + -tion)
suggestion n. 建议(suggest + -ion)
长难句分析
A 2023 study by Stanford University found that students who read from paper scored 15% higher on comprehension tests than those who read the same material on a screen.
句意为:斯坦福大学 2023 年的一项研究发现,阅读纸质材料的学生在理解测试中的得分比阅读同一材料屏幕版的学生高 15%。
本句主干是 "A study... found that...";that 引导宾语从句,从句中包含 "who read from paper" 和 "who read... on a screen" 两个定语从句,分别修饰 students 和 those,形成对比结构。
【答案】
1. B 细节理解题
解析:第二段首句 “A 2023 study by Stanford University found that students who read from paper scored 15% higher on comprehension tests than those who read the same material on a screen.”同义替换:“better comprehension” 对应原文 “scored 15% higher on comprehension tests”,直接体现纸质阅读对理解的促进作用。
2. B 细节理解题
解析:第二段第三句 “Screens often have pop-ups or messages that distract readers.”
同义替换:选项 B 直接引用原文 “show pop-ups or messages”,明确屏幕分散注意力的原因。
3. C 推理判断题
解析:第四段首句 “But there’s a downside. Reading fast on screens may lead to ‘shallow reading’—you finish the text but miss details.”“shallow reading”(浅层阅读)是数字阅读的缺点,与选项 C 一致。
4. C 主旨大意题(隐含建议类)
解析:最后一段 “Experts suggest balancing both ways. Use screens for quick news... pick up a paper book for important... material.”
同义替换:选项 C “Balancing digital and paper reading” 概括专家建议的核心,符合 “四不像标准”(既不局限于某类材料,也不否定任何一种方式)。
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