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More than three quarters of children aged between 8 and 15 rarely or never listen to birdsong, according to a new study. The nationwide survey revealed that even more young people never watch the sunrise (90%), look at clouds (79%) or smell wildflowers (83%).

Slightly more adults take the time to enjoy the natural world. Of those who responded,62% rarely or never listened to birdsong and 57% rarely or never watched the sunrise. More than 1,000 children and 2,000 adults took part in the study.

The research was carried out by the National Trust----an organization that protects more than 500 historic buildings, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves. Professor Miles Richardson from the University of Derby, who helped analyse the results, said the survey showed that people who spent more time with nature were more likely to help protect animals and the environment.

He explained, “This report for the first time demonstrates that simple everyday acts of noticing nature, that build a closer connection, are key to people taking action for nature. Every bit of connection makes a difference.”

The report found that young people were happier if they were relaxing outdoors, such as sitting in a garden. Wellbeing was also improved by engaging with activities connected to the natural world, such as writing poems and songs about animals or celebrating natural events.

To help tackle the problem, the National Trust has launched a guide to help people connect with nature. The week-by-week Get Connected to Nature programme has lots of tips for activities, all of which take between 20 seconds and 20 minutes to complete, including how to watch butterflies and bees, grow a plant on your windowsill, or build a home for animals.

1. What's the problem with the people involved in the study?

A. They spent more time with nature.

B. They didn't like to watch the sunrise.

C. They had little connection with nature.

D. They seldom protected animals and environment.

2. What's the benefit of being close to nature?

A. It contributes to people's good health.

B. It helps people to write beautiful poems and songs.

C. It improves people's ability to celebrate natural events.

D. It raises people's awareness of protecting historic buildings.

3. What's the last paragraph mainly about?

AHow to be connected with nature.

B. The feature of each activity.

C. The advantage of the programme.

D. The introduction to the Natural Trust.