Michael could not imagine his life without computers. His parents BOUGHT (20) BUY him his first computer at the age of seven. It took __HIM (21)HE

several days to learn how to use it. His mum said that the younger people were,

the FASTER they could learn computer skills. (22) FAST

That was probably true – most CHILDREN in Michael’s class were very (23) CHILD

competent computer users. Michael was really surprised to find out that the first personal computer WASINVENTED in the 70’s of the last century. (24) INVENT

“And how did you chat or send your e-mails without computers?” he asked his mother.

She smiled: “We DIDNOTSEND each other e-mails. And there were no networks.” (25) NOT/SEND

She also said that it WAS fun to communicate face-to-face, to play out-of-doors and to visit friends’ homes. (26) BE

“But if there WERE no computers, I wouldn’t be able to communicate with my friends who live far away from me,” Michael replied . (27) BE

“True. Technological progress is a great thing,” his mother said “And I think people WILLCREATE even more amazing communication devices in the near future.” (28) CREATE