Was pollution a problem then?
那时有污染问题吗？
Yes, it was. There was once a steel factory near the Sunshine River.
有。那时阳光河附近曾经有一家钢铁厂。
They often put the waste into the river.
它们常常把废物排入河里。
Later the government realized the problem and took action to improve the situation.
之后，政府意识到了这个问题，并采取措施加以改善。
Now the river is much cleaner.
现在河流干净多了。
Do you think life is better now?
你认为现在的生活比以前好了吗？
Well, in some ways it is.
嗯，在某种程度上是的。
It's really nice to have a beautiful modern town.
有一个现代的城镇真好。
However, most of my old friends have moved away.
然而，我大多数老朋友都搬走了。
It has become impossible for us to see each other as often as before.
我们不太可能像以往一样频繁的见面了。
We used to play cards and Chinese chess together.
我们以前常常在一起打牌和下象棋。
Now I feel a bit lonely from time to time.
现在我经常感到有点儿孤单。
Anyway, it's good to see the amazing changes in the town.
不管怎么说，看见镇上惊人的变化还是很好的。