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According to the text, shinrin-yoku is one of the oldest Japanese traditional rituals.
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The verb phrase “has been matched” (l.7) is an example of a passive voice construction.
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It can be concluded from the text that the Forest Agency of Japan decided to launch the campaign to popularize shinrin-yoku because research has shown the benefits of nature for human health.
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According to the text, there are several benefits for people who frequently spend time in the forest.
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In the sentence “Studies have shown that regular (…) and strengthen the immune system” (l. 9 to 11), the verb “have” could be omitted and the sentence would still be grammatically acceptable.
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If the word “followers” (l.12) were replaced by adepts, there would be a significant change in meaning in the sentence.
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It can be inferred that the mentioning of ‘spirit animal’ (l. 14 and 15) in the registration forms for the American Forest Bathing Club means that members of this Club are allowed to take their pets to the forest with them.
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The sentence on the first balloon is an example of informal spoken language.
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In the last balloon, “weird” is synonymous with strange, bizarre.
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The three verbs in the second square — “watch”, “put” and “push” — are in the imperative form.