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山(やま)に登る(のぼる)理由(りゆう)

Reasons for climbing mountains

私は週末によく山(やま)へ行きます。高い山に登る(のぼる)のは大変(たいへん)ですが、頂上(ちょうじょう)からの景色(けしき)は本当にきれいです。空気(くうき)がおいしくて、静かな(しずかな)場所(ばしょ)で休む(やすむ)と心(こころ)が元気(げんき)になります。

最近は、山(やま)で写真(しゃしん)を撮る(とる)のが好き(すき)になりました。季節(きせつ)によって木(き)の色(いろ)が変わる(かわる)のが面白い(おもしろい)からです。自然(しぜん)の中(なか)にいると、毎日(まいにち)忙しい(いそがしい)ことも忘れる(わすれる)ことができます。だから、これからも時間(じかん)がある時(とき)は山に行(い)きたいです。

Translation

I often go to the mountains on weekends. Climbing high mountains is tough, but the view from the top is truly beautiful. The air is delicious, and resting in a quiet place makes my heart feel refreshed. Recently, I have come to enjoy taking photos in the mountains. This is because it is interesting how the color of the trees changes depending on the season. When I am in nature, I can forget my busy daily life. Therefore, I want to keep going to the mountains whenever I have time.

Comprehension

Why does the author like being in nature?

Because they like to exercise.
✓ Because they can forget their busy daily life.
Because they want to meet new people.
Because they want to learn about trees.

The passage explicitly states that being in nature allows the author to forget their busy days.