Six years ago, Mike could read and draw, but he could not write.
六年前，麦克会读会画，但是他不会写。
Now he can do many things.
现在他能做许多事情了。
Twenty years ago, Mr Brown wrote letters to his friends.
二十年前，布朗先生写信给他的朋友。
He used the telephone at home and in the office to call people.
他在家里和办公室给人们打电话。
Now he has a mobile phone and he can call people anywhere.
现在他有了手机，他可以在任何地方给人打电话。
He also writes emails.
他还写电子邮件。
Thirty years ago, Mike's grandpa listened to the radio and read newspapers for news.
三十年前，麦克的爷爷听收音机看报纸了解新闻。
Now he can read and watch news on the Internet. He reads e-books too.
现在他通过网络看新闻。他也看电子书。
Twenty years ago, Mrs Brown made friends at school.
二十年前，布朗夫人在学校交朋友。
She bought things from shops.
从商店买东西。
Now she has e-friends from all over the world.
现在她又来自世界各地的网友。
She does shopping on the Internet too.
她也在网上购物。
