Apple has lost a creative genius and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve Jobs have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve Jobs leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple. Steven Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California. As a child, Jobs preferred doing things by himself. He was a competitive swimmer at school, but was not interested in any other team sports or other group activities. He showed an early interest in electronics. He spent a lot of time working in the garage workshop of a neighbor who was an electronics manufacturer. He went to college but decided to drop out. Recalling his time there he said, " I didn't have a dorm room, so I slept on the floor in friends' rooms; I sold coke bottles to buy food, and I would walk seven miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple." Jobs and a friend started a company in a garage on April 1, 1976. Jobs named their company Apple in memory of a happy summer he had spent as an orchard worker in Oregon. After ten years, Apple, which started with two kids working in a garage, had grown into a $2 billion company with over 4,000 employees. At 30, Jobs was fired from the company he founded with Steve Wozniak. He left the company after losing a bitter battle over control with Apple's CEO John Sculley. In 1997, Jobs rejoined Apple. He is the brain behind the best-selling iPhone, iPad and iPod. Jobs said, "Your time is limited, so don't waste it. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart..." What can we learn about Jobs from the passage? A) He left college after three years' study. B) He dropped out because he didn't like study. C) His college life was quite hard. D) He lived in the dorm when he was in college.
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BEIJING---Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need to promote the country's housing security and supply to guarantee people's basic residential needs On Tuesday, Xi said that pushing the construction of the housing supply system is a solid project that benefits all people. ''Solving the housing issue is a long-term task," the president said "China still faces problems such as insufficient affordable housing and imbalances in housing distribution" Xi said future work will sick to market-oriented reform.and properly handle the roles of government and the market, economic and social functions of housing development,relations of necessity and possibility and the difference between housing security and welfare trap Meanwhile,he vowed the government shall meet the basic housing needs of the group troubled by inadaptable labor skills, lack of job opportunities or low income Xi pointed out that the general scheme of building China's housing supply system is that the government realizes most of the basic needs while leaving other diversified demands for the market rules "China will spare no effort to increase housing supply while pursuing affordable, environmentally friendly and safe living standards in accordance with the country's practical situation,"he said According to the country's 12th five-year plan,China will increase its quantity of affordable housing go that it covers 20 percent of all residential areas by 2015 through construction of 36 million affordable housing units,including renovation of run-down neighborhoods Xi said the government will first ensure the quality and safety of these buildings and strive to accomplish the goal while speeding up the construction of public rental and low--rent housing as well as the renovation of run-down neighborhoods Land and financial policies will be further improved to support the project,Xi said,adding the government will explore and encourage ways for non-profit institutions to participate in the construction and management of affordable housing. The... The housing supply system is constructed to _ A) guarantee people's basic residential needs B) handle the roles of government and housing market C) improve land and financial policies D) punish illegal occupation of affordable housing units
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Q: A professor I have worked pretty closely with has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. It has been devastating for his family and heartbreaking for his students. What made him extraordinary was not only that he was a rising star. He had only recently collected the highest honors for young researchers at the White House. We truly admire him--as someone put it, 'He always has a smile and a kind word for everyone." It is very hard to find someone who is extremely intelligent should be so nice a human being. I decided that we needed him to know _ and also how we are all praying for his recovery. I bought him a simple card which read, 'Healing thoughts and wishes coming your way." I met all the students he worked closely with and got them to sign on it. Each student in his laboratory signed and also added a message. 'We love you so much", 'We miss you! We need you back here--recover soon"... These were some of the messages that were written. Most of the students were really glad we were doing this and said it was a very good idea to give it to him. He is still undergoing intense treatment, and along with his family is trying his best to stay optimistic and hopeful. I didn't see a trace of self-pity or sadness when I met him last week. Instead, he paid attention to every word of my presentation and asked me several questions related to my work. I was amazed at how much he gave his 100% on that day in spite of being in pain because of chemotherapy( ),he did not know if he even had another month to live. "I am trying to focus on staying positive, hoping to be back this summer," he said. Needless to say, I saw an expression of joy and hope on his face as he opened the card. He said he was truly touched to see the messages from the students he worked closely with. There is one thing I learnt from last week: It is so important to tell people how much they mean to us and what an inspiration they are before it becomes too late. My professor, in spite of being too sick to teach classes, has managed to continue being a... Of the following statements, the writer may agree that _ . A) the professor loves his job very much B) few students supported the writer's decision at first C) the professor will go back to teach this summer D) the professor often feels sorry for himself
A: A
Q: Hamsters are lovely small animals which are similar to mice, and some people like to keep them as pets. They need to eat a balanced diet, or they can become very sick. That's why hamsters should be fed healthy foods. Most pet stores sell hamster mix. This is a combination of foods that are just right for hamsters. Some hamsters are picky eaters. They don't eat anything they don't like, so you have to find a hamster mix that your hamster will like. Most hamsters only eat a few tablespoons a day. You should feed them at the same time every day, or you can just keep your hamster's bowl full. Remember to clean the bowl at least once a week. Hamsters also drink a lot of water, so be sure to keep the water supply full and fresh. Just like people, hamsters like treats. Besides the hamster mix, you can sometimes feed your hamster seeds, nuts, and some other people food. You should never feed your hamster anything unless you are sure that it is safe for hamsters. Feed your hamster carefully, and always take good care of your pet! What's the passage mainly about? A) Where to keep hamsters. B) When to buy hamsters. C) What to feed hamsters. D) Why to raise hamsters.
A: C