任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
On the morning of Apr. 20, different from any other Saturdays, a powerful earthquake which measured 7.0 magnitude occurred in Ya’an, Sichuan Province. The quake happened close to the area where 70,000 died when another powerful hit took place in 2008. The 4.20 earthquake shook Sichuan with 208 people missing or dead. Nearly 14, 000 are reported to have been injured. Thousands of buildings collapsed, leaving victims homeless. Water and electricity supplies were cut off, which left concerns about the welfare of the survivors. In Lushan, where the most of the damage was concentrated, facilities of communication broke down. Victims lost contact with the outside world.
All the country have been shocked at the tragic news. Numerous relief is pouring in from all over China to the victims of the Lushan earthquake. Governments of all levels have taken some efficient measures to relieve the impact of earthquake. On Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made it to the worst-stricken Lushan, issuing several statements to ensure rescuing the buried and other injured people. Meanwhile, he visited some of those being treated for their injuries in the temporary hospitals set up with an open-air emergency facility. Rows of Red Cross tents are now home to some of the thousands left homeless by this deadly earthquake. State media says thousands of troops along with volunteers help with the rescue operation and to hand out supplies.
People from across the country are called on to donate to relieve and help rebuild the earthquake-hit area. Lots of students ranging from university students to kindergarten kids have given away their pocket money just to do their own bit in this relief campaign. Hong Kong special government at first proposed to donate 100 million HONG Kong dollars, which was rejected by some of members of government’s parliament（议员）, who questioned whether China’s Red Cross could put every cent into practical use honestly, for in 2008 Wenchuan earthquake China’s Red Cross failed to make it clear how they spent the charity money. Anyway the proposal was at last passed on May 3. At the same time, China’s Red Cross, determined to make a bit change, promised to give a detailed account of where every cent would go.
Title
| Ya’an Earthquake
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Time
| April 20, 2013
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Outbreak
| A powerful earthquake 小题1: 7.0 magnitude hit Ya’an, Sichuan Province.
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Destruction
| The quake 小题2: over 200 people’s lives, leaving 14,000 people 小题3: .
Thousands of buildings 小题4: down, making thousands of people homeless.
Water and electricity supplies were cut off.
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measures
| Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made several statements to ensure the 小题6: of the victims.
Volunteers throughout the nation along with troops are participating in helping to 小题7: supplies.
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Donation
| A nationwide donation campaign has been 小题8: .
Some of Hong Kong members of parliament questioned the 小题9: of China’s Red Cross.
HK donation proposal was 小题10: passed as China’s Red Cross promised to report its expending charity money.
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