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Many strange things happened before Tangshan earthquake happened. The well walls had deep cracks. Some 1． (smell) gas came out of wells. Chickens and even pigs were too nervous to eat. 2． 3∶42 a.m. on 28 July 1976, everything began to shake. It seemed as if the world 3． (come) to an end. Hard hills of rock became rivers of dirt. In less than one minute, the whole city 4． (lie) in ruins. Two thirds of the people died or were injured. Everything in the city was 5． (destroy). People were shocked at this and wondered how long the disaster would last.

The army organized teams to dig out those 6． were trapped and to bury the dead. Workers built shelters for 7． (survive). Fresh water and food were taken to the city. Slowly, the city began 8． (breath) again. With strong support from the government and the tireless efforts of the city’s people, 9． new Tangshan was built upon the earthquake ruins. It has proved that in times of disaster, people must unify and show the 10． (wise) to stay positive and rebuild for a brighter future.