In the past, children didn't have computer games(play), TVs to watch, or books to read, so they often created(创造)(they) own games. They spent a lot of time in their classrooms or(do) housework at home. A lot of them thought outdoor games were the most important things to do.
One of the most popular outdoor(game) was rolling the hoop(滚铁环). Children took a big hoop and raced(赛跑)each other with their hoops from one place to another in a park. The one who could get to the finishing point(quick) was the winner(获胜者). It sounded likeeasy game, but in fact the hoop was quite difficult to roll.
Another fun game was nine pins(瓶柱). Nine pins were placed three in a row.one person knocked down all nine pins with a ball , he would be the winner.
Children also(fly) kites and went fishing and swimming. Even some simple games like taking a photo were popular if they had friends to play . If the weather was bad, such as rainy or(snow), children often read or drew indoors.