1 . As a nature teacher, Han Mingzhe, 30, loves taking kids to ________ trees. “I have the kids close their eyes and let them feel and remember the tree with their hands. I call this game Discover My Tree,” Han said. ________ the kids find their tree, they light up with joy, like meeting an old friend.

Han is always ________ by his students’ imagination. “They ________ call a walnut (核桃) tree a ‘bomb tree’ because its falling walnuts are like ‘bombs’. And the Chinese privet (冬青) might look like a ‘drone (无人机)’ ________ children’s eyes,” Han said.

Han said that looking at trees is a ________ activity that doesn’t need any special tools or knowledge from before. You can learn about a tree by looking at the bark’s (树皮) ________ and colour. Then look at the leaves and see ________ they are different. If you can find a tree with flowers, that’s even better.

“Apart from looking at a tree scientifically, you can also check a tree using your ________,” Han suggested. You can touch the tree trunk with your eyes closed and feel time go by ________. You can also collect fallen fruit or leaves. They are the gift from the tree.

The biggest ________ of exploring trees is patience. “You can try to relax before looking at a tree… this can help you ________ the tree more quickly,” noted Han.

If you’re away from home, feeling a bit blue or searching for some comfort, the Danes have a solution. It’s called “hygge”. Coming from Danish culture, but popularized by the British in 2016, hygge is much more than just a word, it’s becoming a feeling around the world.

The hygge means the sense of happiness you get when your family is gathered together at new year or Christmas. It is all about the pleasant feelings of home: the smell of your mother’s cooking, your partner’s arm around your shoulder and so on.

Hygge is an antidote (良药) to stress. You know when you’ve got it, a gentle warmth starts spreading through your body. Another important part of hygge is that it has nothing to do with modern technology. It’s a period time to relax your tired mind and eyes. So, put down that smartphone and turn off the computer.

You should also know that hygge is not about healthy eating or more exercise. In fact, it’s just the opposite. You’re supposed to be lost in what you like: enjoy sweet snacks and calorie-laden cakes freely. Let yourself think of what happened in the past, and remember the childhood songs of your distant youth with a smile. If it helps, wrap yourself in a warm blanket and sleep with one of your favorite books (not a pill or e-reader).

If Denmark seems too far, then think of old Beijing with its hutong and courtyard houses. Picture yourself sit around a traditional stove with your loved ones, eating dumplings and chatting about the old days. Let yourself drift back in time to a period where everything is relaxing, and there is no need to reply to any e-mails or text messages. They did not exist (存在) back then.

Now you’ve really understood hygge without going to Copenhagen.