| Sources | Question:What are the benefits of developing a connection with nature? |
|---|---|
| Fuller et al. (2022) | |
| Carter (2022) | |
| O’Connor et al. (2024) | 1. good of health 2. economic 3. environmental to conservation |
Questions 1 to 5
Complete the summary of Paragraphs A to G by filling in the blank spaces using words from the box below.
Note:
- Each word is used only once.
- THREE words are not used.
| health | time | location | money |
| disadvantage | effect | biodiversity | status |
Summary of O’Connor et al. (2024), Paragraphs A to G
The research by O’Connor et al. in 2024 aims to find out how much 1. ________ national parks can bring to the government. While it is known that spending time in natural areas is good for people, the 2. ________ has been hard to calculate exactly. Using mobile phone 3. ________ data, the researchers estimated how many people visited national parks, and they linked this information with survey data and healthcare budgets. They found that people who visited parks tended to report better 4. ________ than those who did not, and that as a result, annual healthcare spending was reduced when people visited national parks. Since people who live in areas with 5. ________ often have less access to parks, substantial savings can be gained from making it easier for this group to spend time in nature.
When you have finished, compare your answers in your group. Try to agree on all answers.
Identify the noun clauses in the sentences from the reading below.
- Past research shows that spending time in nature may reduce stress, depression, anxiety, obesity, type II diabetes, heart disease and lung disease.
- What did past research show?
- We found access to these green spaces could be worth $140 million a year in reduced healthcare costs.
- what did you found?
- We estimate every visit saves the health budget almost A$100 ($96).
- What did you estimate?
- To calculate how many people visited each park, and how far they travelled to get there, we used mobile phone “ping” data.
- what di you calculate
- There’s a lack of data on the number of people who benefit and it’s difficult to estimate how big the benefit is.
- what problem with your lock of data
- To fully realise and share these benefits, we need better integrated budgets which recognise how the natural world benefits our health and the broader economy.
- what is needed to fully realise these benefits
Hi Cynthia,
Guess what? I’m in Sydney now!
When I arrived, the first thing that I noticed was how old the taxis are. At home they are brand new.
On my first night I saw a cockroach in my bedroom. I still can’t believe how big they are here! Someone told me that they aren’t dirty, but I don’t believe them.
I think that the food here is okay, but the food at home is much better. It’s surprising how expensive eating out is here.
The best part about living in Sydney is that people are friendly. Everyone seems happy here.
Anyway, I have to do my homework now.
I’ll write again soon!
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