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- People sat with noise-cancelling headphones.
- Some sat on a nature trail.
- Others sat in a busy city place.
- The sounds were different in each place.
- People told researchers how they felt.
- Nature made people feel more calm.
- City noises made people feel more stressed.
- Nature helped people feel more refreshed.
Difficult words
- noise-cancelling headphones — Headphones that reduce loud sounds around you
- nature trail — A path in a park or natural area
- busy — Full of people or activity
- researcher — A person who studies and collects informationresearchers
- stressed — Feeling worried or tense because of pressure
- calm — Quiet and relaxed, not nervous or worried
- refreshed — Feeling rested and with more energy
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Discussion questions
- Do you feel calm in nature?
- Do city noises make you feel stressed?
- Where do you prefer to sit: a park or a busy city place?
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