When I was in middle school，I took a word processing class at my town's public library.When my
mother picked me up，she asked me how it was.（1）

D

D

   Ethel was an old lady，who shared her first name with my grandmother.She was taking the class so that she could communicate with her friends and family using the computer.During the period，we enjoyed each other's company（陪伴）. （2）

A

A

And she，I imagine，felt happy that a young person took an interest in what it was like for her to be learning something new. （3）

F

F

   Now that I'm older，I get to grow in both directions，from starting a conversation with an older person I'm sitting near on a bus，to asking my young neighbor about her after-school job.
（4）

E

E

Younger people in the relationship can learn from the view and experience of the older people，who have often "been there，done that".And they might also get a more positive" idea about getting old by spending time with older people who are living their lives with energy and optimism.
   Intergenerational friendships are also helpful to older people in some way.Feelings of loneliness or sadness are common among older people.
   （5）

C

C

Older people might enjoy telling stories that fascinate younger people.They might also get the opportunity to learn and use new skills in technology and communication.

A.I felt grown up and valued by this old lady. B.These feelings will be very harmful to them， C.But making young friends can make a difference. D. "I've made a friend and her name is Ethel，" I told her excitedly. E.There're many advantages of having intergenerational friendships. F.After that，I began making friends with people of different ages.