IELTS grammar #3 -Past Simple part 2

There _____ (be)a number of benefits of people's lifestyle in the past.

Firstly, people probably________(suffer) less from stress because they were not often in a hurry.

Secondly, they ______ (spend)more time with friends and family, especially at mealtimes and on traditional holidays.

People _______ (worry)less about being the best in their job or about earning a lot of money.

They probably ______ (feel) happier.

However, in my view, the slower pace of life also _____ (have)several important disadvantages.

People ______ (travel)much less, either for work or holidays, so their lives were more limited.

Basic tasks such as carrying objects, cleaning and washing _____(take)up a lot of their time.

As a result, they _______ (enjoy)their free time less than people today.

The slower pace of life also ______(mean)that it was more difficult for people to change or improve their situation by studying of finding a better job.