Question: Sometimes, something that is considered to be negative turns out to be an advantage on the job. Though he is only l8 years old and blind, Suleyman Gokyigit is among the top computer technicians and programmers at InteliData Technologies Corp., a large software company with several offices across the United States.

"After our company united with another one last October, two different computer networks were driving us crazy," recalls Douglas Braun, the InteliData president. "We couldn't even send e-mail to each other." In three weeks Mr Gokyigit created the software needed to connect the two networks. "None of the company's 350 other employees could have done the job in three months," says Mr. Braun. " Suleyman can 'see' into the heart of the computer."

Mr. Gokyigfi's gift, as Mr. Braun calls it, is an unusual ability to form an idea of the inside of a machine. "The computer permits me to reach out into the world and do almost anything I want to do," says Mr. Gokyigit

The young programmer is _ as well, thanks partly to a highly developed sense of touch. Mitzi Nowakowski, an office manager at InteliData, remembers how he easily disconnected and reconnected their computer systems during a move last year. "Through feel, Suleyman can find the position of connectors, pins and wires much faster than most other people with sight," he says.

Much of the student programmer's speed comes from his ability not to be interrupted while at the computer. When typing, he listens carefully to the synthesizer . His long, thin fingers fly over the keyboard. "Nothing seems to shake his attention," says Mrs. Nowakowski, his boss.

Mr. Gokyigit is the only company employee who is available 24 hours a day. "We consider him our top problem solver." says Mr. Braun. 1. How old is Suleyman Gokyigit?
2. where is he employed?
3. what is different about him?
4. what type of work does he do?
5. how long did it take him to merge the two systems?
6. how long would it have taken someone else?
7. is he frequently disturbed while working?
8. how many hours per day is he availble?
9. what do his coworkers call him?
10. who is Douglas Braun?
11. who is the office manager?
12. what does he listen to while typing?
13. which of his senses have become highly developed?
14. what do computers enable him to do?
15. how did he unhook the computers when they moved?
16. was he slower than a sighted person?
17. is he a fast typist? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. 18
2. InteliData Technologies Corp
3. he is only l8 years old and blind,
4. computer technician
5. three weeks
6. three months
7. no
8. 24
9. our top problem solver
10. the InteliData president
11. Mitzi Nowakowski
12. a synthesizer
13. touch
14. reach out into the world and do almost anything I want to do
15. Through feel, Suleyman can find the position of connectors, pins and wires much faster than most other people with sight," he says.
16. no
17. It mentions programing speed but not specifically typing

Question: Many students are under great pressure this term. There is some advice on studying and preparing for exams. Sciences Ask students what is the most difficult course, and most of them will give you the same answer: mathematics. This is also true for Dai Shuang, a 14-year-old student at No.1 Middle School. He says, "It's so difficult that I get a headache whenever I think about the math exam." According to Dai, studying this course is not easy. He usually studies math by himself and spends most of his free time reading math books and doing exercises. _ Qin Xia, a math teacher, offers some advice. "Most students fear mathematics because they think the class is too difficult or boring." he says, "These students don't listen carefully in classes or even sleep." In Qin's opinion, they can try to take notes. And they'd better ask teachers for help. It's difficult for students to teach themselves math, which will waste a lot of time. Besides, doing a lot of exercises is also important. Arts Zhu Tianjiao, a 13-year-old student at Megan Middle School, is very nervous because she doesn't know how to improve her English. _ Xia Bingcong, a top student at Tsinghua University shares some of her learning experiences. According to Xia, memorizing, listening and reading are important in language learning. "Studying on a daily basis is the best choice." Xia says. 1. how old is Dai Shuang?
2. Where does he go to school?
3. Does he enjoy exams?
4. Why not?
5. Does he study with someone else?
6. Do the students pay attention in class?
7. Who is available to answer their questions?
8. Why is Arts Zhu anxious?
9. Does she go to school with Dai?
10. Where does she attend? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. 14
2. No.1 Middle School
3. no
4. It's so difficul
5. no
6. no
7. Qin Xia, a math teacher
8. is very nervous because she doesn't know how to improve her English
9. no
10. Megan Middle School

Question: BMW AG is a Germany-based company which currently produces automobiles and motorcycles, and produced aircraft engines until 1945.

The company was founded in 1916 and has its headquarters in Munich, Bavaria. BMW produces motor vehicles in Germany, Brazil, China, India, South Africa and the United States. In 2015, BMW was the world's twelfth largest producer of motor vehicles, with 2,279,503 vehicles produced. The Quandt family are long-term shareholders of the company, with the remaining stocks owned by public float.

Automobiles are marketed under the brands BMW (with sub-brands BMW M for performance models and BMW i for plug-in electric cars), Mini and Rolls-Royce. Motorcycles are marketed under the brand BMW Motorrad.

The company has significant motorsport history, especially in touring cars, Formula 1, sports cars and the Isle of Man TT.

"BMW AG" is an abbreviation for the German name "Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft" (). "Bayerische Motoren Werke" translates into English as "Bavarian Motor Works", while Aktiengesellschaft signifies it is a corporation owned by shareholders.

BMW's origins can be traced back to three separate German companies: Rapp Motorenwerke, Bayerische Flugzeugwerke and Automobilwerk Eisenach. The history of the name itself begins with Rapp Motorenwerke, an aircraft engine manufacturer. In April 1917, following the departure of the founder Karl Friedrich Rapp, the company was renamed Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW).. BMW's first product was the BMW IIIa aircraft engine. The IIIa engine was known for good fuel economy and high-altitude performance. The resulting orders for IIIa engines from the German military caused rapid expansion for BMW. 1. What does BMW AG stand for?
2. What is the translation of "Bayerische Motoren Werke" ?
3. And what does Aktiengesellschaft mean?
4. When was BMW AG founded?
5. What country is it from?
6. Where are its headquarters?
7. Where else does it produce motor vehicles?
8. Can you name another place?
9. What?
10. How many vehicles did it make in 2015?
11. Who are the Quandt family? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers:
1. "Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft"
2. "Bavarian Motor Works"
3. corporation owned by shareholders
4. 1916
5. Germany
6. Munich
7. Brazil
8. Yes
9. China
10. 2,279,503
11. long-term shareholders