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）

E

E

   Ethel was an old lady，who shared her first name with my grandmother.She was taking the class to learn the skills she needed to 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）

G

G

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）

F

F

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（积极的）idea about getting old by spending time with older people who are living their lives with energy and optimism.
   Ingernerational（隔代的） 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.The two of us had nothing to share with each other. E. "I've made a friend and her name is Ethel，" I told her excitedly. F.There're many advantages of having intergenerational friendships. G.After that，I began making friends with people of different ages.