2. Structure of the text

Part Events Before the earthquake

(Paragraph _______)

____________ were happening both in the countryside and in the city of Tangshan but _____________ them. During the earthquake

(Paragraph _______)

The earthquake __________ the city and _________ the people.

After the earthquake

(Paragraph _______)

Soldiers were sent to dig out those trapped and _______ the dead; _______ were built for the homeless and ___________ was taken to the city.

V.Detailed Reading

1.Read paragragh1 again and fill in the table.

Things What happens water in the well well walls chickens and pigs

2.Read paragragh2-3 and fill in the blank.

1)._____ of the nation felt the earthquake.