At Beijing Language and Culture University, student Li Yutong starts her day not in a classroom, but on her laptop, taking care of her simple pumpkin farm in Stardew Valley. Nearby, her roommate is deep into Animal Crossing, fishing by a virtual river. For them and many other young people, these farming and life-simulation games provide a digital escape into a calmer and more controllable way of living.

Called “digital farmers”, players enjoy planting crops, looking after animals, and building communities in these easy virtual worlds. “These games are more than just hobbies,” Li said. “They teach me to watch, plan, and be patient. They show me that hard work and time bring rewards.”

This type of game has become very popular. Some games received billions of online views soon after they came out, and others sold tens of millions of copies in just one year. This quick growth comes from the games’ special attraction for young city people. Experts say the games provide a needed sense of control and success — a “safe test area” where growing time is made shorter, work soon shows results, and mistakes are not forever. This gives players a break from the busy and worried life of the city, connecting them again with a peaceful and natural rhythm.

Also, these virtual farms reflect an old cultural wish. The ancient dream of country life, written by the poet Tao Yuanming — “I pull weeds at sunrise, coming home with my farming tool under the moon” — now lives again in the digital world.

In the end, cyber farming is not just about getting away; it is a new way for young people to look for order, real achievement, and a peaceful connection with nature — showing that old dreams of simple country life still matter to the heart today.

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1. 3.What is the key reason for the games’ popularity according to experts?（推理判断）

A    They are very cheap to buy.

B    They meet needs missing in real life.

C    They have very simple rules.

D    They are pushed by universities.

2. 4. Why is the poet Tao Yuanming mentioned in the passage?（推理判断）

A    To show the games are based on old poems.

B    To prove that farming is very tiring work.

C    To connect the games to an old cultural dream.

D    To explain how to write good poetry.