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 Apple Inc co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs considered among the greatest American CEOs of his generation died on Wednesday at the age of 56 after a year-long and highly public battle with cancer.

Jobs’ health had been a hot topic for years. His battle with cancer had been a deep concern to Apple fans investors(投资人)and the company’s board alike.

Jobs’ death was announced by Apple in a statement late on Wednesday. They Apple.com homepage featured a black-and-white picture of him with the words“Steve Jobs 1955-2011”.A message on the site read “Apple has lost a creative genius and the world has lost an amazing human being.”

“Steve’s brilliance passion and energy were the source of countless creations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve ” Apple said in a statement announcing Jobs’ passing.

The news caused an immediate outpouring of sympathy. Microsoft co –founder Bill Gates said he will miss Jobs “immensely”

“By building one of the planet’s most successful companies from his garage he was a typi-cal example of the spirit of American ingenuity(独创性).By making computers personal and putting the Internet in our pockets he made the information revolution not only accessible. but fun And by turning his talents to storytelling he has brought joy millions of children and growu-ups alike.” said President Barack Obama.

Now despite investor confidence in Cook who has taken the place of his boss during three leaves of absence there remain concerns about whether the company would stay creative without its founder at the helm.(掌舵)。

71.What can we learn about Jobs?

A.People knew little of his disease before he died.

B.He didn’t suffer much before his death.

C.A lot of people were concerned about his health.

D.He didn’t  know that he was seriously ill.

72.The black-and-white picture of Steve Jobs is featured to        .

A.tell people the story of Steve Jobs     B.let more people learn about Apple

C.seek support for his battle with cancer D.announce that Jobs is dead

73.We can learn from the text that Apple        .

A.is busy looking for a new CEO to replace Jobs.

B.sings high praise for Jobs’ contributions.

C.didn’t trust Jobs any longer after he got ill.

D.helped Jobs win the public battle with cancer.

74.After Steve’s death        .

A.Cook will be the leader of Apple.

B.Bill Gates will take over Apple.

C.Apple won’t no longer be so creative.

D.President Coama is still confident in Apple.

75.Where might you read the text?

A.In an English newspaper.       B.In Apple.com homepage.

C.In a storybook for children    D.In Obama’s speeches.

      

Answer 1

CDBAA