Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss urban planning, focusing on the concept of 'green spaces'. As you know, green spaces like parks and gardens are vital for city dwellers. However, a recent study from the University of Melbourne found that not all green spaces are equally beneficial. The research compared large, connected parks with small, isolated ones. Surprisingly, the study revealed that small, scattered green areas, such as rooftop gardens and roadside plantings, had a greater positive impact on mental health than large parks. This is because these smaller spaces are more accessible to people in their daily routines, encouraging frequent, brief interactions with nature. The lead researcher, Dr. Emily Chen, emphasized that planners should prioritize creating a network of small green spaces throughout neighborhoods rather than focusing solely on a few large parks.
❓ Según la conferencia, ¿qué encontró el estudio de la Universidad de Melbourne respecto a los espacios verdes?
A. Los parques grandes y conectados son más beneficiosos para la salud mental que los pequeños.
B. Las áreas verdes pequeñas y dispersas tuvieron un impacto positivo mayor en la salud mental que los grandes parques.
C. Los jardines en azoteas son menos efectivos que las plantaciones a lo largo de las carreteras para el bienestar mental.
D. La accesibilidad de los espacios verdes no afecta sus beneficios.
✅ 正确答案
Small, scattered green areas had a greater positive impact on mental health than large parks.