2、As China mourned the (31) ________ (die) from the catastrophic earthquake that hit Sichuan Province, the media across the country paid its respect (32) _________ returning to black and white. For example, some logos on the Internet ran entirely (33) ________ color.

It is the first time in my life (34) ________ we have felt the whole nation act as one. It is a sober period but a moment full of hope and (35) _________(strong). It is a display of humanism and respect for life in a more open civil society.

During three days of national mourning (36) _________(order) by the government, national flags were flying at half-mast (37) ________ public entertainment have been canceled. The public were asked to stand in silence for three minutes from 2:28 pm on Monday, the time the deadly quake hit on May 12.

“I was so lucky (38) ________ (survive) the disaster.” Said Sluck, a student studying at Sichuan University, who still remembers screaming. “We all are involved in the catastrophe. Everyone is sad, but tears will only blur (39) _________ vision. We must be strong in order to see clearly and walk straight. We (40) ________ (convince) that all will be fine with joint efforts nationwide and worldwide.”