5.12地震

The Earthquake

Source: CCTV.com

On May 12, a strong earthquake, measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale, shook Wenchuan County in Sichuan Province. This is a rare and catastrophic natural disaster that has resulted in heavy loss of lives and properties.

This series records the earthquake and people who move us deeply in the disaster.

词汇释义：

1.Richter scale n.里克特震级, 里氏震级（共分10级）

2.catastrophic adj.悲惨的, 灾难的

3.property n. 财产,性质

祝福灾区母亲

Blessings for mothers in Sichuan

Source: CCTV.com | 05-11-2009 09:04

Sunday marked the first Mother's Day since the devastating Sichuan earthquake last May. After the quake, some mothers had to send their children away to other provinces in China to study. But on Sunday, they were able to reunite through video phone.

After the earthquake, more than 20 students from Wenchuan Sangping Middle School were transferred to Guangdong to continue their education. About one year later, a video phone meeting between the mothers and children was arranged.

A mother from Wenchuan said, "Stop crying. Mom is so happy to see you today. The new school is about to be built in a couple of months. Then you can come back to study."

Both the mothers and children who share the same feeling, spent a happy day together.

In quake-hit Longnan city in Gansu province, a dining hall has been opened to make sure the students who board at the school eat well. Love and Concern office of Shenzhen city provides the financial support.

In Anhui and Liaoning provinces, many donation activities are arranged to collect money for mothers in quake-hit area.

And residents in coastal city of Dalian showed their love for both mothers and children in Sichuan. Many of them spend 100 yuan to purchase a care-package and send it to Sichuan.

A Dalian resident said, "I saw this activity from outside of the door. I think it's good because we all need to be involved, so I'm here."

The policewomen of Jilin province used the Internet to deliver their love to children who lost their moms in the quake. They also write a blog to those mothers.

词汇释义：
1. devastating adj. 破坏性的, 全然的

2.transfer v. 转移,移动,迁移

3.dining hall 大餐厅,食堂

新生命的降生

Survivors have new babies

Source: CCTV.com | 05-10-2009 14:14

The Wenchuan earthquake took the lives of many children. Parents surviving the disaster have had a difficult time accepting the heart-breaking truth. But one year on, some couples have already become parents again. Our reporter Wang Mangmang revisits such a family.

This baby girl is only one-month old, the apple of her parent's eyes. The grandfather says the newborn is the best thing that has happened since the earthquake. But there's someone they cannot forget.

"This is the one who died. The picture was taken at her third birthday. She was gone when she was four years and eight months old."

Friends and relatives come over to celebrate the occasion of the baby's one-month anniversary. Zhang Jing doesn't have time for lunch. Her daughter keeps her very busy, especially when it's time to eat or sleep. But that's part of the joy of being a mom.

Three months ago, we were here on the Chinese New Year's Eve. Zhang Jing was still waiting to give birth. When I asked about her new year wish, she said, a "health baby'.

Now, that's become reality.

Zhang Jing, mother of newborn, says, "the whole family was in a bad mood after the earthquake. None of them said it was a good idea to have another child because the mood could affect the baby during pregnancy. But I just did it. That way we can think about something positive. And now she's here, I've been proven right. We are all very happy now. Now my wish is simple: I want to raise her up. I used to think I would not send her to kindergartens because my first daughter died there. But people told me new buildings are designed to withstand quakes up to eight on the Richer scale, so I'm not worried about that."

Wang Mangmang, reporter and Xu Peng, cameraman, say, "babies are perhaps the best symbol of new life. Here in this temporary house, a baby carries so much hope, but at the same time, nostalgia. Their birth reminds the parents of their first child. But looking to the future has eased the pain of their nearly unbearable loss. That's part of the infinite capacity of love."

Zhang Jing tells us there are several "mother-to-bes" in this makeshift community, and even more are planning to have babies again.

This mother's due date is in May. She also suffered the pain of losing child.

Mu Jirong, mother-to-be, says, "I didn't want to have another child. My husband and I have not been having a good relationship since our first child died. But Zhang Jing's father persuaded me. He said I'm still at a good age to have a baby. He said things will return to normal as we move into a permanent home, and then I can start doing some business again. It's a good idea. I'm looking forward to it."

When we returned to Zhang Jing's home, another mother-to-be was there to give the baby some gifts. She's over forty years old and lost her two children in the earthquake. The woman is now four months pregnant.

The people here say new babies are not a replacement, but another chance at happiness. And when the children grow up, the parents will tell them what happened, to keep the love in their hearts and memory, alive.

词汇释义：

1.apple of one's eye n.瞳孔, 极珍爱之人或物

2.withstand vt.抵挡, 经受住

3.pregnancy n.怀孕

4.cameraman n.照相师, 摄影师

5.temporary adj.暂时的, 临时的, 临时性

6.makeshift n.将就, 凑合, 权宜之计 adj.权宜之计的, 凑合的

北川重建

Beichuan to rise up on new ground

Source: CCTV.com | 05-04-2009 13:54

Next week marks the one-year anniversary of the earthquake which shook southwestern China on the afternoon of May the 12th, 2008. Today, CCTV International begins a series called "Beyond Survival" on the reconstruction work in the quake zone.

In the opening episode we look at Beichuan County, which was devastated by the earthquake. Conditions were such that it had to be re-built in another place. CCTV reporter Wang Mangmang revisited the old county seat, and also the site where it will rise again.

The road to the valley is alive again. Almost a year ago, the same street was like this.

Now, each step into the county seat still sees what's left from then. But it's spring again, with new signs of life.

This is the first journey back for Liu Yuling's family. They say no on will forget and no one will be forgotten.

Beichuan resident Liu Yuling said, "We're lucky to have survived. Beichuan will always be our home. Even though we move to another place, we'll still keep our memories here. We want a new home, but we'll never forget this place."

The quake destroyed over eighty percent of the houses and not a single building remained safe. Rebuilding on the site is impossible.

One year after the earthquake, we made our way back to the old Beichuan County Seat. The scene here is nearly unchanged from last May, except for the quiet. We're not here today to focus on stories out of the rubble, but to renew your memories and ours. This place is about the past. People who died here will always be remembered. A new Beichuan will rise up in another place, along with reborn hopes."

About twenty kilometers away is the site of the new county seat. An aid team from Shandong Province is the one-on-one supporter of Beichuan County Reconstruction.

Deputy Director Wang Hancheng says public opinion and professional research determined the choice of location. Planning has undergone numerous adjustments and the real work is about to start.

Wang Hancheng, deputy director of Reconstruction Aid Office, Shandong Province,said, "Beichuan's new county seat will be five square kilometers. That's just to start with. We will respect the ethnic traditions of the Qiang people in our reconstruction because they are the masters of this land. We'll concentrate on infrastructure building. Our budget for the new county seat is about five billion yuan."

The new site is relatively flat and geologically safe. Two existing townships and six villages are to be integrated into the new Beichuan County.

Jin Dazhong, magistrate of Beichuan County, Sichuan Province, said, "We will first relocate residents from the new site and then begin reconstruction according to standard procedures and with high quality. Reconstruction will begin in May."

In two years' time, Beichuan and its people will begin their new lives together.

词汇释义：

1.episode n.一段情节, [音]插曲, 插话, 有趣的事件

2.ethnic adj.人种的, 种族的, 异教徒的

3.concentrate on v.集中, 全神贯注于

4.be integrated into 统一到[归并到, 被结合到]...中

旅游业复苏

Tourism regains momentum in Sichuan
Source: CCTV.com | 05-04-2009 13:54

The earthquake which rocked Sichuan last May also dealt a heavy blow to local tourism. As the reconstruction continues, a series of promotional initiatives are being carried out, and the sector is booming once again. CCTV reporter Zhang Lu visited some local scenic places and filed this report.

The queues at a ticket office in this Dujiangyan park are long. Most people waiting here have a "Panda Card" a special tourist voucher issued by the provincial government. Card-holders like Wang Qian, can visit Dujiangyan for free.

Tourist from Henan Wang Qian said, "The Panda Card is very good, we can visit 11 sight-seeing places around Chengdu without paying the ticket fee. I think this is a major reason why there are so many tourists."

Wang Qian said one reason why she came to Sichuan is because she wants to see what the situation is like one year after the earthquake.

Lin Xueting is a local tour guide. She says the disaster impacted the industry greatly last year...But the situation has improved quite a lot.

Tour guide Lin Xueting said, "Form April, the number of tourists has continued to increase quickly. I have recently been quite busy with many tour groups. "

The Deputy Director of the Dujiangyan management office said the quick growth in tourist numbers exceeds their expectations.

Zhang Zhongsheng, deputy director of Dept. of Marketing, Dujiangyan management office"In the first quarter, the number of tourists increased to the same level of last year. And in April, the number is 8 percent higher. Based on this momentum, we are confident that 2009 will be as good as 2007. "

Dujiangyan suffered some damage in the quake. Reconstruction and maintenance of the damaged buildings continues. Zhang Zhongsheng said efforts are being made to accelerate the reconstruction. Nanqiao Bridge is one example. The bridge was damaged in the quake. But it was rebuilt quickly and reopened in April.

Li Jun has been selling flutes here for several years. The disaster destroyed not only the bridge, but his livelihood.

Flute seller Li Jun said, "It's very good that I can come back to continue selling flutes and make some money. It took less time than I expected. The new bridge is as good as before and is attracting many visitors."

There are many others like Li Jun, whose livelihoods depend on the state of the tourism sector. The local government promises to continue its efforts to revive the industry.

Chen Guangjian, director of Dujiangyan Bureau of Tourism, said, "We are trying our best to improve facilities and infrastructure related to the tourism sector. Since the city as a whole was badly damaged, it is taking time for the sector to fully recover. But it is going well and we are optimistic."

In other parts of Sichuan, tourism is also getting back on track. Policies and financial support have been arranged to ensure growth.

词汇释义：

1.blow n.殴打, 突然的打击

2.provincial adj.省的

3.momentum n.动力, 要素

4.maintenance n.维护, 保持, 生活费用, 扶养

5.revive v.(使)苏醒, (使)复兴, (使)复活, (使)再生效, 回想

灾区需要医生

Doctors needed in quake region

Source: CCTV.com | 05-09-2009 16:18

Many hospitals in Dujiangyan city were destroyed by last year's massive earthquake.

The city's People's Hospital, the only comprehensive one still standing is overcrowded.

Every day since the earthquake has been exhausting for Doctor Liu Hui.

As the best ear-nose-throat doctor in Dujiangyan city, she sees 70 patients a day, sometimes more than a hundred. Her office is always packed with patients from all over the area.

She doesn't have time for lunch, or even a drink of water. We came here early in the morning, but she was busy. And when we managed a quick interview at dusk, there were still 10 patients waiting.

Dr. Liu Hui, Dujiangyan People's Hospital, said, "I feel that people care more about their health after the earthquake experience. They feel the vulnerability of human in front of the force of the nature. Now, they come to me with any ailments. In the past, they usually came when the illness got really serious."

No major building of this hospital collapsed in the earthquake. So it's the only one in the city with all medical departments still operating. That makes it patients' first choice.

The People's Hospital has treated 120 thousand patients after the quake. But it wasn't prepared for the sudden pressure. There are only 7 out-patient doctors, and all of them have to see patients from various departments.

Wang Shiqing, Director of Outpatients, Dujiangyan People's Hospital, said, "For me, I have to see patients in surgery and dermatology. It's not easy to find right doctors at this time. Medical background is not enough. They must also be experienced, responsible and hard-working "

The in-patient department is also over-crowded, since one of its two buildings was damaged by earthquake. Now, one building has to house all patients.

Nurses have to put beds in the corridors. And they have to persuade those who get over the critical period to discharge, to free up more beds.

This temporary hospital area looks more spacious than its headquarters. But its in-patient department has also been full in recent months, because parents want the best for their children.

"This place is temporary. But I think this is the best hospital at the moment. The location has changed, but doctors and nurses' service is the same. They take good care of my kid."

Now pediatrics has got help from Shanghai doctors. We were told they'll stay until a new Hospital is set up.

The people of Dujiangyan are hoping by next year, they'll get a brand new and big enough hospital, thanks to the Shanghai's support.

词汇释义：

1.exhausting adj.使用尽的, 令人疲乏不堪的

2.vulnerability n.弱点, 攻击

3.ailment n.疾病(尤指微恙), 不宁, 不安

4.dermatology n.皮肤医学, 皮肤病学

5.in-patient 住院病人

6.pediatrics n.[医]小儿科

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