—About 10 minutes' ride by bus.
The sky was clear and the sun was shiningbrightly before the deadly disaster of the typhoon. Bernadette Tenegra, a44-year-old high school teacher, was in her1whichwas on the bank of a river. The Tenegra family2together in their shelter to keep awayfrom the storm. They thought that the powerful storm would die out soon as ithad done3. So they were just hanging on there.
But things didn't happen4theyhad thought. The water rose with a frightening speed and their5housefell down, sweeping away the occupants (居住者), including Bernadette's husband and her other daughter. They wereable to struggle to6, but the 6-year-old Tenegra was7againstthe strong wind and water, along with sharp and deadly debris. Bernadette madeher way to the child, held her and kept8herto keep on.
"I crawled (爬) over to her, and Itried to pull her up. But she was too9andwasn't able to make it. It seemed she had already10,"Bernadette said, crying. "I screamed but it didn't work.
The mother said11thatshe would never forget the last words of her daughter before12,"Ma, just let go, just let go. Save13.I love you forever."
"Yolanda",the super typhoon destroyed a great number of houses and buildings. The6-year-old Tenegra14her lie. She had just seen a small partof this wonderful world15that short lifetime, while the wholeworld witnessed all the beauty of her.
In Yingxiu Town of Wenchuan, Qi Jianfeng attended the 10th anniversary (周年纪念日) of Wenchuan Earthquake with hundreds of doctors and volunteers.
Wenchuan was hit by a strong earthquake on May 12th, 208. At least 69,000 people were killed and more than 374,000 were hurt. Soldiers and doctors quickly arrived in the area. At that time, they were saving people and rebuilding (重建) homes. he wanted to help those who had lost their families or homes. Qi Jianfeng worked as a volunteer after the earthquake. He also listened to the local people carefully so that they had someone to talk to.
Qi's job lasted (持续) for three years. but Qi kept on staying here. He saw the destroyed (毁坏的) place become a new town. The beautiful mountains and friendly people made him prefer to work here. He got a job and bought an apartment in Wenchuan. He hopes to help people, especially the young, receive earthquake training.
Although the earthquake broke many things apart, it brought everyone closer together.
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A. Many people became homeless. B. He never imagined what a big difference that the earthquake made to his life. C. Most volunteers have left Wenchuan, D. He has remained in Wenchuan ever since then. E. As soon as Qi Jianfeng heard the news, |
