sichuan earthquake - what i dont know and what i do know
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On May 12, 2008, a magnitude 7.9 earthquake flattened towns and villages in Sichuan Province, China. The death is estimated to be higher than 50,000.TRANSCRIPT
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Sichuan EarthquakeMay 12, 2008
Sichuan Province, China
What I Don’t Know and What I Know
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I didn’t know there was a small town named Wenchuan before the earthquake.
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But I do know the beautiful town, close to Wolong, home to giant pandas, was flattened by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake.
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I don’t know how much you know about this disaster.
But I know you would be deeply shocked.
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I don’t know how the house looked like before.
But I know the old man is not able to rebuild his home by himself.
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I don’t know how many schools collapsed.
But I know at that time many classrooms were full of students.
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I don’t know how the school bag got here.
But I know it belonged to a child.
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I don’t know whether this mother will ever see her child alive .
But I know a child is the treasure of every family.
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But I know this woman has been crying here for a long time.
I don’t know whose body is under the cover.
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I don’t know how many people are still under the ruins.
But I know most of them may not survive.
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I don’t know whether the hands belong to a girl or a boy.
But I know the hands are eager to reach her or his parents again.
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I don’t know what time it is now.
But I know it is a horrible time.
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I don’t know why they embraced so tightly.
But I know they are comforting each other.
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I don’t know what the man is looking for.
But I know he has little chance to find it.
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I don’t know whether the child can survive or not.
But I know many others like her are still waiting for help.
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I don’t know how long the student has been under the ruins.
But I know he is among few lucky ones in this disaster.
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I don’t know which country the foreigner comes from.
But I know everyone is doing his best to help the victims.
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I don’t know whether the drivers have escaped or not.
But I know the road was completely blocked.
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I don’t know where they are heading to.But I know they are leaving home.
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I don’t know whether they could have a good sleep or not.
But I know they don’t have other choices right now.
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I don’t know how many people are here.
But I know the lack of water and food could cause big trouble.
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I don’t know how this old man escaped from the collapse.
But I know he is eager to help those who did not.
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I don’t know where they are.
But I know it is not their home.
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I don’t know where the parents of the babies are.
But I know the babies are safe and well taken care of.
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I don’t know what the girl is looking at.
But I know her eyes are full of desire to live on and live well.
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I don’t know what is on their mind.
But I know they see hope in the future.
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Till May 16, 2008,
19,509 deaths confirmed
Estimated over 50,000
Another 102,103 injured
and 12,323 buried in the rubble
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Show your support to the people who are affected by the disaster, Help them regain the courage of life, and a bright future……