Pastimes vary
Look, Listen & Say
A. Read the conversation. What is it about? Do you agree or disagree?
The conversation is about how pastimes have changed over generations. I agree to what is said the conversation because it is true that the pastime of our generation is different from that of our parents or grandparents. Earlier they had more exposure to nature, but now we have confided ourselves to our homes. While our parents and grandparents grew up playing in fields, we are growing up playing video games, social networking on computer or watching television in our homes.
Tiya : Anusha, I really wonder how pastimes vary from generation to generation.
Anusha : Oh yes. I can tell you how.
Tiya : Although I don't know exactly, I think time is a big factor.
Anusha : You are right. Time changes many things. It changes our tastes and abilities. Technology has roles too. Look, there was a time when playing in the fields was very popular because we had many open fields around. Going to neighbours' houses and hanging out in groups were popular pastimes as well. You won't see these activities now. The process of urbanization, the aggression of satellite television and people's dependence on technology have changed our lifestyle. Now boys and girls of urban and semi-urban areas are more dependent on the computer for social networking, video games, or computer assisted programmes.
Tiya : Right. But how do you know all these things, Anusha?
Anusha : Oh.... I read an interesting article on people's changing pastimes. It analyses the issue through a graph. Here it is. Read, and I'm sure you will enjoy it.