你的家乡是一个依山傍水的小镇。过去，这里人们生活极其贫困。解放以后，人们生活的各个方面都发生了很大变化。请根据下面表格的提示，写一篇120词左右的短文，介绍该镇的变化情况。

人口	约20万
面积	约360平方公里
地理概况	坐落在大山脚下，面临一条大河，新建有许多工厂、商店、医院、学校
教育状况	解放前只有一所学校，只有富家子弟可以上学，现在有10所学校，每个孩子都可以上学
生活状况	丰富多彩，人们工作之余，可以逛商店、看电影、跳舞、参加体育活动等

注意：
1.使用一般现在时态；
2.词数120左右；
3.参考词汇：understanding   adj./n.通情达理的/理解；generosity  n.慷慨大方。
     【范文】
My hometown is a small town. It has a population of more than 200 thousand people and an area of 36 square kilometers. It is at the foot of a mountain. In front of the town lies a big river.
Before liberation, people there lived a hard life. Great changes have taken place there since liberation. They have built many factories, shops, hospitals and schools.
The school education has also improved. Before liberation there was only one school. Only the rich children could go to school. Now there are 10 schools. Every child can go to school.
People's lives are colorful. After work they go shopping, see films, go dancing and have sports. They all live a happy life.
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