Sichuan Earthquake - What I dont know and what I do know

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1. Slide 1: Sichuan Earthquake May 12, 2008 Sichuan Province, China What I Don’t Know and What I Know
2. Slide 2: I didn’t know there was a small town named Wenchuan before the earthquake.
3. Slide 3: But I do know the beautiful town, close to Wolong, home to giant pandas, was flattened by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake.
4. Slide 4: I don’t know how much you know about this disaster. But I know you would be deeply shocked.
5. Slide 5: 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.
6. Slide 6: I don’t know how many schools collapsed. But I know at that time many classrooms were full of students.
7. Slide 7: I don’t know how the school bag got here. But I know it belonged to a child.
8. Slide 8: I don’t know whether this mother will ever see her child alive . But I know a child is the treasure of every family.
9. Slide 9: I don’t know whose body is under the cover. But I know this woman has been crying here for a long time.
10. Slide 10: I don’t know how many people are still under the ruins. But I know most of them may not survive.
11. Slide 11: 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.
12. Slide 12: I don’t know what time it is now. But I know it is a horrible time.
13. Slide 13: I don’t know why they embraced so tightly. But I know they are comforting each other.
14. Slide 14: I don’t know what the man is looking for. But I know he has little chance to find it.
15. Slide 15: I don’t know whether the child can survive or not. But I know many others like her are still waiting for help.
16. Slide 16: 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.
17. Slide 17: I don’t know which country the foreigner comes from. But I know everyone is doing his best to help the victims.
18. Slide 18: I don’t know whether the drivers have escaped or not. But I know the road was completely blocked.
19. Slide 19: I don’t know where they are heading to. But I know they are leaving home.
20. Slide 20: I don’t know whether they could have a good sleep or not. But I know they don’t have other choices right now.
21. Slide 21: I don’t know how many people are here. But I know the lack of water and food could cause big trouble.
22. Slide 22: I don’t know how this old man escaped from the collapse. But I know he is eager to help those who did not
23. Slide 23: I don’t know where they are. But I know it is not their home.
24. Slide 24: I don’t know where the parents of the babies are. But I know the babies are safe and well taken care of.
25. Slide 25: 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.
26. Slide 26: I don’t know what is on their mind. But I know they see hope in the future.
27. Slide 27: Till May 16, 2008, 19,509 deaths confirmed Estimated over 50,000 Another 102,103 injured and 12,323 buried in the rubble
28. Slide 28: Show your support to the people who are affected by the disaster, Help them regain the courage of life, and a bright future……