Childhood Games and Memories

When I was a child, life felt simpler and full of outdoor adventures. I spent most of my afternoons playing marbles with my friends. We drew a circle on the ground and tried to knock each other's marbles out of it using our own. It was both fun and competitive. Another favorite game was hopscotch. We drew boxes on the ground with chalk and hopped on one foot while trying not to lose our balance.

We also enjoyed playing hide and seek, especially when we had a big group. One person had to count with their eyes closed while the others ran to find a hiding spot. The excitement of being found or finding someone else always made us laugh. Swinging at the park or riding the see-saw were also simple pleasures. I remember how high I felt on the swing, like I was flying.

One game we called “Red Cross” was a running and chasing game that involved teamwork. We also loved to blow bubbles and watch them float in the air until they popped. On windy days, we flew kites and paper planes, trying to keep them in the sky for as long as possible. I also enjoyed building sandcastles during family trips to the beach. We used plastic buckets and our hands to shape towers and walls.

Today, many children spend more time on screens and may not know these games. But for us, these activities were a big part of our childhood. They helped us make friends, stay active, and enjoy the outdoors. I feel lucky to have grown up with such joyful and creative pastimes.

A. Choose the correct answer (Multiple Choice):

What game involved using a circle on the ground?

a) Hopscotch

b) Marbles

c) Hide and seek

d) Red Cross

How was hopscotch played?

a) Players rolled marbles into a circle.

b) Players chased each other in teams.

c) Players hopped on one foot inside chalk-drawn boxes.

d) Players slid down a slide.

What was special about the game "Red Cross"?

a) It used marbles.

b) It was a quiet game.

c) It involved teamwork and running.

d) It was played with chalk and numbers.

Which of these activities was NOT mentioned?

a) Playing video games

b) Flying paper planes

c) Swinging at the park

d) Building sandcastles

Why does the writer feel lucky?

a) Because they had many toys

b) Because they grew up with creative and joyful games

c) Because they had the newest technology

d) Because they stayed indoors