现在的孩子经常玩的是智能手机游戏 (play games on smartphones)、角色扮演游戏 (RPG Role Play Game)等，而过去的孩子玩捉迷藏 (hide-and-seek)、跳绳 (jumping ropes) 等户外活动 (outdoor activities)。
Q: Are the activities children do nowadays different from those in the past?
A: Definitely, the activities children partake in nowadays are vastly different compared to children in the past. Several decades ago, children preferred to go outside to play with their friends and they were able to get closer to nature. In contrast, children in this day and age are prone to staying at home to use technological devices for communication and entertainment.
当然，现在孩子们参加的活动和过去的孩子相比有很大的不同。几十年前，孩子们喜欢出去和朋友们一起玩，这样他们就能更接近大自然。相比之下，现在的孩子更倾向于呆在家里使用科技设备进行交流和娱乐。
partake in 参与= take part in=participate in
be prone to 易于……，有……的倾向
technological device 科技设备
拓展话题问题：
Q：What are the benefits and downsides of outdoor activities and indoor activities?
A: Outdoor activities allow participants to experience nature in a natural environment, such as mountain climbing or bungee jumping. On the other hand, outdoor undertakings are heavily dependent on the weather and may be cancelled if it rains or snows. Indoor activities do not rely on weather and can be enjoyed all-year-round. By contrast, indoor activities are limited to the venue and participants cannot venture outside.
户外活动让参与者在自然环境中体验自然，如爬山、蹦极。另一方面，户外活动在很大程度上取决于天气，如果下雨或下雪就可能取消。室内活动不依赖天气，全年都可以进行。相比之下，室内活动受到场地限制，参与者不能到室外冒险。
participant n. 参与者
bungee jumping 蹦极
venue n. 场地
venture vi. 冒险
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