1 Text Organization Pair work: This article gives an account of the changes in Beijing from the perspective ( 角度 ) of a foreigner living in the city. The author writes about his impression of Beijing by describing in detail the events and people in his neighborhood. The table below summarizes the events/people and the specific details. Complete the table and then compare notes with your partner. para. 1 introduction: the location and the origin of Little Ju’er Hutong A mile ______ of the Forbidden City, it begins in the ______ , passes through three turns, exits to the ______ . It was named Little Ju’er , because it connects with the larger street known as ______ ______ . para.2 the characteristics of hutong It is comprised of single-story homes of ______ , wood, and ______ with a shared ______ and public ______ , much of its neighborhood being ______ ______ . para.3-4 outdoor exercise stations and their role in community life At these stations people can ______ giant wheels, ______ levers and ______ on pendulums. In addition, they offer a perfect ______ for socializing. para.5 the public toilet It was rebuilt with ______ , infrared-automated flush, and signs in ______ ______ and free ______ ______ . para.6-7 the W.C. Club With couches, chessboard, folding ______ , and wooden cabinet stocked with ______ glasses, it ______ weekend barbecues. Once it acquired a ______ for residents to watch the ______ ______ play in the World Cup. para. 8-11 Mr. Wang As a small shop owner, he was very _____ in community life. He set up ________ . When barbecues were held on weekend nights, he supplied ________ , ________ , etc. , always contributing ________ than his share, and he was always the ________ to leave. Thus people called him ________ . Having lived there for many decades he was also the witness of so many ________ that happened in Little Ju’er . para.12 the essence of the hutong The essence of the hutong had more to do with ______ than structure. It was the ______ that people like Mr. Wang interacted with their environment. para. 13-16 hutong karma The hutong has gone through _____________ : Manchus , Nationalists, Yugoslavians, etc. over the past centuries. unit