B
In Finland (芬兰), a family came up with a special idea to protect their forest—they let people come and hug the trees. Next summer, the fifth World Tree Hugging
Games will happen in Finland. In this game, people do three things. First, hug as many trees as possible in one minute, with each hug lasting at least five seconds. Second, give a whole-hearted hug to one tree for one minute, showing care, love, and respect. Third, people must creatively hug a tree for one minute. Then, the judges will decide the winner.
It might sound strange, but the game has a serious purpose—to help people connect with nature and save forests from being cut down. “At first, people thought it was silly,” said Ritta, the owner of a forest, “but not in a bad way. Finns like doing unusual things and not be too serious, especially in the countryside and forest.”
In a recent survey, over 80% said forests are important to them. Finland is heavily covered in forests, with over 70% of its land being forested.
What makes the tree-hugging programme work well is that it’s not just about saving forests—it also gives a good feeling to the visitors, like a hug does. “I enjoy taking people into the forest and seeing the change in them. The trees don’t judge them—they can be who they are,” said Ritta.
41. How long do the three parts last?
A. 5 seconds.
B. 1 minute.
C. 3 minutes.
D. 5 minutes.
42. Why are the World Tree Hugging Games held?
A. To invite people to show love.
B. To encourage people to exercise.
C. To help people get close to nature.
D. To get people to learn more about trees.
43. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. The game.
B. The forest.
C. The visitor.
D. The country.
44. What can we learn from the passage?
A. A small part of Finland is forested.
B. Ritta is the first winner of the game.
C. The hugging game is held in winter.
D. Many Finns care much about forests.
45. What is the main purpose of the tree-hugging programme according to the passage?
A. To increase tourism in Finland.
B. To promote health and wellness through hugging trees.
C. To raise people’s awareness of forests.
D. To create a new competitive sport.
C