As depression sufferers are characterized by high levels of contemplation and negative thinking , researchers doubted whether a lonely walk in the park would provide any benefit. But the mood was improved to a significant degree by both types of walks, the study found. The results also showed suffers had a 116 percent increase in attention and working memory after the nature walk compared with the urban walk.

　　Writing for Journal of Affective Disorders, Dr Marc Berman, of the Rotman Research Institute, Canada, who led the research, said, “Walking in nature may act to supplement(补充) or improve existing treatments for clinical depression.”

　　In 2008, another study by Dr Berman showed that adults, who had not been diagnosed with any illness, received a mental increase after an hour –long walk in a woodland park. Their performance on memory and attention tests was improved by 20 percent compared with after an hour- long walk in a noisy urban environment.

　　14. Why did the participants wear a special watch?

　　A. Because it could lead them to the destination.

　　B. Because it could test their mood state.

　　C. Because it could test their cognitive ability.

　　D. Because it could remind them of a painful memory.

　　15. Which is the right order according to the passage?

　　a. The participants took part in a series of mental tests.

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