English Essay by Brian Southwick
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@@Fall is a season of changes.  There are changes all around us in nature.  Fall is a time of change for me, too.  At the end of November, I move to a new school.  I say goodbye to old students and meet new ones.  I often think about the many changes to Niigata City during the seven years I have lived here.  I think about the places that are new.  I also remember the places that are gone forever. 
@@@I moved to Niigata in September, 1999.  Niigata has changed very much since then.  At that time, the tallest building in Niigata City was Next 21.  I didnft know the city very well, so when I became lost I looked for the building to help me find my way home.  Now, we have Toki Messe, which is much taller than Next 21.  On fine days the view from the top of Toki Messe is beautiful, and the Bandai Island Art Museum is very nice, too.  But now, when I look out of my apartment window towards the mountains, Toki Messe blocks my view.
    Both Minato Tunnel and Ryuto Bridge were built after I moved to Niigata City.  Big Swan, Cross Pal, and Minatopia are new, too.  Some students go to schools that have new buildings.  This fall and winter I teach at two junior high schools, Funae and Yorii.  Funae students will move into their new school next month, and Yorii students go to school in buildings that are only about five years old.
    I think that Niigata City has changed more in seven years than my hometown, Baton Rouge.  When I return to Baton Rouge every year, I see some changes there.  But, I think that change happens more quickly in Niigata City.  I enjoy many of the new places in Niigata.  But, I miss some of the old houses and buildings that are now gone. 

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Question and Answers:  Please answer the following questions
in English in a complete sentence, with a subject and@a verb.


Q1. What does Brian remember in fall?

A1.


Q2. When did Brian move to Niigata@City?

A2.


Q3. Can Brian see the mountains from his apartment now?

A3.


Q4. Who will move into a new school building next month?

A4.


Q5. In Brianfs opinion, which city has changed more in
@@ seven years, Niigata or@Baton Rouge?

A5.




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A1. He remembers the places that are gone forever.

A2. He moved to Niigata in September, 1999.

A3. No, he canft.

A4. Funae students will (move into a new school building next month).

A5. Niigata City has (changed more in seven years than Baton Rouge).