Six years ago, Mike could read and draw, but he could not write. Now he can do many things.

六年前，迈克会读和画，但是他不会写。现在他会做很多事情。

Twenty years ago, Mr Brown wrote letters to his friends. He used the telephone at home and in the office to call people. Now he has a mobile phone and he can call people anywhere. He also writes emails.

二十年前，布朗先生写信给他的朋友们。他在家和在办公室使用电话给人们打电话。现在他有一部手机，他可以随处给人们打电话。他还写电子邮件。

Thirty years ago, Mike’s grandpa listened to the radio and read newspapers for news. Now he can read and watch news on the Internet. He reads e-books too.

三十年前，迈克的爷爷（通过）听广播和看报纸获得新闻。现在他可以在网上读和看新闻。他也读电子书。

Twenty years ago, Mrs Brown made friends at school. She bought things from shops. Now she has e­friends from all over the world. She does shopping on the Internet too.

二十年前，布朗夫人在学校交朋友。她从商店买东西。现在她有来自全世界的网友。她也在网上购物。