Dear Jane,

We have a refrigerator, TV and some clothes we would like to donate to earthquake victims. I think perhaps you know some way to do this? Someone told me that only money is accepted. Could we donate rice?

Have you had a devotional meeting yet for the earthquake? In Ningbo, there are many banners calling upon people to hold prayers. Perhaps Yan Li and I can organize one, because you are so busy with many things. I also have some recent messages to give to you. I will see Robbie tonight and give to her.

Leela

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Inseparable, in Life or Death
[ 2008-06-11 15:14 ]


Inseparable, in Life or Death

Translator: Ruth Hung; Ted Barham; Guang-Yu Li From Oxford University

Inseparable, in life or death.
Wherever your dreams have rested,
Believe that life can last.
The sky has lost its beauty,
But you expect to stand tomorrow.
Wherever you are, I’ll find you.
Our blood ties can achieve the impossible,
Your shouts are pulsing through my veins.


Inseparable, in life or death.
I am waiting for you,
counting the seconds.
Believing life can last.
I cannot see you,
But you are lying here in my heart.
Wherever you are,
I will find you.
Our blood ties can achieve the impossible,
Hand in hand we are laying the road
For your journey back home.

Inseparable, in life or death.
The whole world is reduced to silence,
Suffering, shedding no tears.
Love will make your life legendary,
After the rain there will be a rainbow.
Wherever you are,
I will find you.
Our blood ties can achieve the impossible,
Your thread of hope is my whole source of power .

（注：以上英文译文仅供参考）

生死不离

生死不离，你的梦落在哪里
想着生活继续
天空失去美丽
你却等待明天站起
无论你在哪里
我都要找到你

血脉能创造奇迹
你的呼唤却刻在我的血液里

生死不离
我数着分秒等你信息
相信生命不息

我看不到你
你却牵挂在我心里
无论你在哪里
我都要找到你
血脉能创造奇迹
搭起双手筑成你回家的路基

生死不离，全世界都被沉寂
痛苦也不哭泣

爱是你的传奇
彩虹在风雨后升起

无论你在哪里
我都要找到你
血脉能创造奇迹
你一丝希望是我全部的动力

（来源：中国英语学习网 以上英文译文仅供参考 英语点津姗姗编辑）

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/lan ... content_6755910.htm

Yao Ming has set up a foundation with a $2-million donation to rebuild schools in the earthquake-devastated areas of Sichuan province.

The foundation will help raise funds to build quake-resistant schools, the Houston Rockets' center said on Tuesday. Some of the money from US charities will be used to build schools in the US too.

"Everyone knows about the recent tragedy in China, the earthquake tragedy was the worst in history," said the NBA star. "For this reason, I am working to give back funds."

The Giving Back Fund, a philanthropic organization that provides mentoring and management services to athletes, entertainers and other high-profile individuals, is organizing the funds.

"It is very hard to put into words how difficult it is to see this kind of destruction," Yao said. "My thoughts and actions are now focused on helping rebuild the schools that were destroyed in this tragedy and I hope that others around the world will join in our efforts."

More than 185 schools and 8,000 classrooms were destroyed in the May 12 earthquake. A donation of $100,000 can rebuild a permanent school for about 300 students, while $3,500 can help build a prefabricated classroom with desks and chairs for 50 students.

Since it will take a long time to rebuild all the schools, Yao plans to donate more and raise public awareness worldwide about the quake victims.

Yao appears in a public service announcement (PSA) sponsored by the Red Cross and the NBA. In one PSA, aired during Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals, Yao asked for donations and other material aid for the quake victims.

"Yao is fully committed to helping the people of China recover from this tragedy," said Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander. "I am pleased to help him with his goal of rebuilding the schools and I commend him on his quick response to this terrible event."

The Houston Rockets will donate $100,000 to Yao's foundation, said Rockets general manager Daryl Morey.



Questions:

1. What is the name of the foundation Yao Ming has set up?

2. How many schools were destroyed in the May 12 earthquake?

3. What is the cost to build a permanent school for 300 students?

Answers:

1.The Giving Back Fund.

2. More than 185 schools.

3. $100,000.

（英语点津  Helen 编辑）
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/lan ... content_6755910.htm

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MY DEAR FRIEND!

Thank you for your kind E-mail.Have you been Beilun tonight? I called you and Robbie around 7pm but no any answers.

Yes, let’s pray for all the earthquake victims and I hope after the rain there will be a rainbow.

I discussed with Bobo tonight about your wonderful idea--- donate something to help the people whom need help. We would like to join you!

I tried to find some information from website tonight.

I will call them tomorrow. It’s seemed too busy for them recently to move things urgent now but I believe there are  lots of people need clothes and other things.

Let's organize this action together! Best wish for you and your family  and hope see you soon!