On the Homebody Phenomenon
[00:12.43]In the modern society,
[00:14.53]there appears a new group of young people
[00:17.07]who are given a name---homebody.
[00:20.57]This group of youngsters prefers spending time
[00:23.47]doing indoor activities to going out,
[00:26.82]just like the girl in the picture,
[00:29.26]and the number of people in this group seems to be on a rise.
[00:33.53]Why does such phenomenon occur?
[00:36.32]First, unlike people in the past,
[00:39.78]with modern communication technology,
[00:42.83]people now could get in touch with one another
[00:45.73]without leaving his or her room.
[00:48.42]Second,
[00:49.44]life indoors is no less wonderful than
[00:52.17]that in the outside world.
[00:54.83]People can watch movies,
[00:56.50]do physical exercise,
[00:58.18]sing karaoke and even work at home.
[01:01.73]As a college student,
[01:03.37]I find many of my peers staying at dormitories all day long.
[01:08.44]However,
[01:09.47]I do not think it is a healthy way of life.
[01:13.32]Young people should be encouraged
[01:14.95]to go outdoors more frequently and socialize with others.