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. Paragraphs Events/People Specific details 1 introduction: the location and the origin of Little Ju’er Hutong A mile ( 1 )the Forbidden City, it begins in the ( 2) , passes through three turns, exits to the ( 3 ) . It was named Little Ju’er, because it connects with the larger street known as ( 4 ) 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 ( ) . 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. 5 the public toilet It was rebuilt with ( ), infrared-automated flush, and signs in ( )and free( ) . 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. 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. 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. 13-16 hutong karma The hutong has gone through ( ) incarnations : Manchus, Nationalists, Yugoslavians, etc. over the past centuries.