The Expo is being held in Osaka now. It reminds me of an unforgettable experience. As you probably know, this is the second time the Expo has been held in Osaka. The first time was back in 1970, and I had a chance to go there as a young student. The venue felt like the world of the future. I tried a moving walkway and used a mobile phone for the first time. Everything there was fascinating. But what impressed me most was interacting with the pavilion staff in English. At that time, I was learning English in school, but I had never had a chance to speak it. Those conversations made me realize that English could truly connect me with people from around the world. From that day on, I began studying English seriously— and I’ve continued ever since.   (140 words)

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