2008 Back in 2008 回顾

2008:It is the most unforgettable year for our Chinese, since we underwent so manythings. Looking back on that year, I found it eventful.

2008是我们中国最令人难忘的一年，我们经历了这么多的事情。回首这一年，我发现那是一个多事之秋。

Atthe beginning of that year, we suffered a lot from the ice and snow disaster.Everything was so expensive at that time. To make things worse, all the trafficlines were frozen; so many workers and students were detained at the railwaystation. They had a terrible job to go home.

那一年年初，我们遭受了严重的冰雪灾害。那时候所有东西都很贵。更糟的是，所有的交通路线都被冻结了；很多工人和学生都被逼留在火车站内。他们回不了家。

InMarch, a horrible violence happened in Tibet, which caused so many deaths and injuries,and caused bad social influence. It seemed that our world was no longer a safeplace to live in.

三月，西藏发生了可怕的暴力事件，导致许多人死亡和受伤，并造成了不良的社会影响。看来我们的世界不再是一个安全的地方。

OnMay 12th, the most terrible earthquake which happened in Wenchuan deprived oftens of thousands of lives. We were dreadful at that time. Some of myschoolmates collected money for disaster area. Some of my schoolmates prayedgood luck for them with candles. I also joined in them. We eagerly wished thatthe dead people would go well on their way to haven and people alive could bestrong.

五月十二日，最可怕的汶川地震剥夺了成千上万人的生命。我们当时都吓坏了。我的一些同学给灾区集资。一些同学用蜡烛为他们祈祷。我也参与进去了。我们热切地希望死去的人在去天堂的路上能够一路走好，而活着的人也能变坚强。

InAugust, the Olympic Games were hold in our country that was a totally success,bring great reputation to our nation. We were so excited to welcome athletesall over the world. It was a great chance for the world to know us better.

八月，我们国家成功地举行了奥运会，为我们的国家带来了很好的声誉。我们很兴奋地欢迎来自世界各地的运动员。那是让世界更好地了解我们的一个很好的机会。

Atthe end of the year, there came a financial crisis. Many companies wentbankrupt. Therefore, so many workers lost their jobs.

在今年年底出现了金融危机。许多公司都破产了。因此，很多工人都失去了工作。

Whata poignant year we had spent in 2008, but we were not defeated, because Chinawas getting more and more flourishing. We have the confidence and ability toovercome all difficulties.

2008是多么痛苦的一年，但是我们没有被打败，因为中国越来越繁荣了。我们有信心也有能力克服所有的困难。