英语写作 汶川地震.doc

???A terrible earthquake happened in Wenchuan on 12th May ,2008. Many people lost their lives and thouands of people have become homeless .After hearing the news ,people all over China took action actively .Some donated money , some donated materials .We have had a lot of support from many foreign countries as well .? Our principal encouraged us to join the event . On a class meeting , Mrs Huang showed us some photos and articles about the earthquake . We all felt sad . After that , we took out our pocket mony and?gave it to our monitor one by one .We raised more than 1,200 yuan in all . Mrs Huang thanked us for our kindness . ??????? We hope people in Sichuan can rebuild their homes soon and live a happier life in the future . [例文]1.An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and shifting of large sections of Earths rocky outer shell. Earthquakes are among the most powerful events on earth, and their results can be terrifying. A severe earthquake may release energy 10,000 times as great as that of the first atomic bomb. Rock movements during an earthquake can make rivers change their course. Earthquakes can trigger landslides that cause great damage and loss of life. Large earthquakes beneath the ocean can create a series of huge, destructive waves called tsunamis (pronounced tsoo NAH meez) that flood coasts for many miles. Earthquakes almost never kill people directly. Instead, many deaths and injuries in earthquakes result from falling objects and the collapse of buildings, bridges, and other structures. Fire resulting from broken gas or power lines is another major danger during a quake. Spills of hazardous chemicals are also a concern during an earthquake. The force of an earthquake depends on how much rock breaks and how far it shifts. Powerful earthquakes can shake firm ground violently for great distances. During minor earthquakes, the vibration may be no greater than the vibration caused by a passing truck. On average, a powe