Radio, TV, computer, fax and satellites bring different countries and people closer to each other.

广播、电视、电脑、传真和卫星拉近了不同国家和人民之间的距离。

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With computer, fax, telephone and email, people can do many things at home, on the way and even in the field besides office.

借助计算机、传真机、电话、电子邮件服务等设施，人们可以在家里、在路上、在田野里以及在办公室以外的其他任何地方完成很多事情。

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