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Read Text B and answer the following question:

**Text B: A Night Among the Trees**

The writer of this review has just returned from a visit to the Treehotel in northern Sweden.

Recently, I watched a documentary film called 'The Tree Lover'—all about the link between trees and people. In the film, director Jonas Augustsén says: "Imagine relaxing here on summer..." He's sitting in a treehouse he's spent months building, looking out over a wide forest lit by the setting sun. And guess what? It turns out you don't have to just imagine it. Since the Treehotel in northern Sweden opened last month, you too can live out your childhood dream and holiday in a treehouse.

The well-hidden Treehotel is the creation of guesthouse owners Britta and Kent Lindvall, who were inspired by Augustsén's film to create this back-to-nature retreat where guests can switch off and breathe more deeply. An area of forest behind their guesthouse had been sold for logging. Instead of waiting for the inevitable to happen in a country where forestry is such an important industry, they persuaded the forest's new owner to sell it to them. With help from various architect friends, they planned the innovative designs of the Treehotel, determined to demonstrate that the natural forest environment had value beyond supplying timber.

On arrival, I was greeted by Britta, who explained, "Guests usually leave their luggage here and just take a small overnight bag to the treehouses. We want them to get the feeling that they're leaving one world behind and entering another."

Britta led me along a narrow path through a glade of birch trees, explaining as we walked why the couple wants to share their passion for this beautiful forest environment with guests. We arrived at the Mirrorcube. The most striking of the treehouses, it's a glass box perched high in the forest. Like an architectural magic trick, it almost disappears into the foliage, so sharply are the surrounding trees reflected in it.

Inside the Mirrorcube, like the hotel's other treehouses, facilities are fairly basic, not stretching much beyond an environmentally-friendly toilet—meals and showers are taken at the guesthouse, over 10 minutes' walk away. Still, underfloor heating will keep it cozy through winter. Reflective cladding means no one can see in, but you can see out—you have an almost 360-degree view of the surrounding trees. There's even a window in the ceiling to look up into the sky.

When I woke the next morning, it was a shock to find a bird seeming to be peering back at me through the glass. It was tempting to spend the day in my own little nest, but I wanted to explore.

I went to take a peek at the Cabin, a sleek, organically-shaped space pod touched down in the treetops about 50 meters from the Mirrorcube. Also sleeping two, this one has a huge viewing platform—in summer, you can actually sleep out under the open sky (safe from mosquitoes as they don't fly 10 meters up in the air). Just behind it is the four-person Bird's Nest, and the Blue Cone, scheduled for completion next month. A fifth and final treehouse in the collection, the UFO, opens at the end of October.

Later, over breakfast, Kent talked enthusiastically about village walking tours where guests can stop for coffee, cake, and conversation with a local family. Unsurprisingly, given their deeply rooted commitment to the forest, the Lindvalls built the Treehotel sustainably—the Mirrorcube is even fitted with an infrared film, visible to birds only, that stops them from flying into it—and activities such as noisy snowmobile safaris are definitely out!

So, will I be visiting again? Absolutely.

**Question:** From the passage, summarize 10 sentences that would most appeal to guests about a stay at the Treehotel in note-taking format.

Answer :

Here are ten points summarizing what would appeal to guests about a stay at the Treehotel:

  1. Unique Experience: Guests can live out a childhood dream by staying in a treehouse, offering a unique and nostalgic experience.

  2. Privacy and Nature: The treehouses are well-hidden within a forest, providing guests with a private escape into nature, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

  3. Innovative Designs: The treehouses feature creative and innovative architectural designs, such as the Mirrorcube, which blends seamlessly into the surroundings with its reflective glass.

  4. Environmentally Friendly: Facilities are environmentally friendly, reflecting the hotel’s commitment to sustainability and preserving the natural environment.

  5. Panoramic Views: The Mirrorcube offers a nearly 360-degree view of the forest, enhancing the feeling of being immersed in nature.

  6. Sky Gazing: There is a window in the ceiling, allowing guests to look up at the sky, enhancing the feeling of being surrounded by nature.

  7. Seasonal Comfort: The treehouses are equipped with underfloor heating, making them cozy during the winter months.

  8. Local Interaction: Guests can go on village walking tours to have coffee and conversation with local families, providing cultural interaction and insight.

  9. Bird Safety Features: The Mirrorcube includes an infrared film to prevent birds from flying into it, demonstrating the hotel's concern for wildlife preservation.

  10. Future Expansions: Guests have access to an array of current treehouses with plans for future additions, like the UFO treehouse, promising even more unique experiences.