READING

Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as a benefit of spending time in nature?

                                 

                                         

• Increased creativity        

• Improvements in mental health

• Cognitive benefits

• Emotional well-being

Question 24: The word “restorative” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.

    

• damaging  

• energizing   

• refreshing    

• beneficial

Question 25: The word "came across" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _______.

    

• ignored 

• created  

• explained

• discovered 

Question 26: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

• stressor   

• blood pressure    

• water

• cardiac stress    

Question 27: Which of the following is TRUE, according to paragraphs 2 and 3?

• Finding water was the biggest survival challenge for early humans.

• Early humans suffered more stress when there is not enough water.

• Only by being in nature can we heal both our body and our spirit.

• The larger the area of water you look at, the more relaxed you are.

Question 28: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

• Spending time outdoors in nature can refresh both your physical and mental state, providing peaceful and uplifting experiences.

• Nature is a perfect escape from modern life, allowing people to rest while boosting their physical and spiritual well-being.

• Nature offers a temporary distraction from life’s problems, but its benefits are limited to short-term relaxation.

• Being in nature brings challenges to both the mind and body, creating feelings of stress and discomfort.

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention the possible evolutionary reasons why viewing water can be more relaxing than viewing green areas?

  

• Paragraph 1  

• Paragraph 2  

• Paragraph 3  

• Paragraph 4

Question 30: In which paragraph does the author suggest as a potential source of relaxation?                                 

                                          

 

• Paragraph 1    

• Paragraph 2       

• Paragraph 3               

• Paragraph 4