求有关北京奥运和四川地震的英语作文

Flags are flying at half-mast across China.

　　China is coming to the end of an official period of mourning for those who died in last week's earthquake. For three days, there have been no entertainment events and the government has suspended the Olympic torch relay.

　　Chinese officials have said that the death toll from the catastrophe has now risen to over 41,000. Over 230,000 people were injured.

　　Along with the many accounts of suffering and loss, there have been a few amazing stories of survival. Chinese news reported today that a woman in Hongbai has been rescued after being trapped in a tunnel for nine days. She has been taken to hospital and is expected to survive.

　　However, hopes are quickly fading for those who remain trapped. According to the State Council over 32,000 people are missing in the quake area.

　　The rescue workers' attention is now turning towards the recovery of bodies from the rubble and providi