The way people spent their free time nowadays has changed drastically over the last 20-30 years. The previous generations used to spend much more time outdoors, engaging in different outdoor activities such as sports, games. They would sew, they would play music and take on different hobbies. Whereas, Morton people would prefer to stay at home because advanced technologies allow them to do anything, almost anything, without the necessity to leave their home. They would even travel so they don’t see any need to leave their home. All their forms of entertainment are now related somehow to using different types of devices. People play computer games instead of team games, watch TV shows instead of going to the cinema or the theatre. They even socialise online via messengers.
Band 7+: What is the difference in the way people spend their free time nowadays and 20 or 30 years ago?
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The way people spend their free time nowadays has changed drastically over the last 20 to 30 years. Previous generations used to spend much more time outdoors, engaging in various outdoor activities such as sports and games. They would sew, play music, and take on different hobbies. In contrast, more people now prefer to stay at home because advanced technologies allow them to do almost anything without the necessity to leave their homes. They can even travel virtually, so they don't see any need to leave their homes. All their forms of entertainment are now related to using different types of devices. People play computer games instead of team games, watch TV shows instead of going to the cinema or the theatre, and even socialize online via messengers.
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