A Letter from Steve Jobs
August 24, 2011
To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community,
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as
Apple"s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
So I resign (辞职)as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board feels fit, as Chairman of the
Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly suggest that we name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple"s brightest days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its
success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being
able to work alongside you. | | 阅读理解。 | A. It can protect your brain from being hurt in a bike accident
B. Go for bike rides with your kids so you can show them what safe riding looks like
C. Never wear ear-phones while biking
D. You have to choose good shoes
E. Check your child"s bike to keep it safe and in good condition | | 阅读理解。 | A recent Living Social survey showed that Americans may live up to their poor reputation while
travelling abroad. But what"s more surprising is that many of those surveyed self-identified themselves
as "ugly" Americans and the world"s worst travelers.
Those in the U.S. ranked themselves as the worst travellers by a shocking 20 per cent, followed by
15 per cent saying the Chinese were the most substandard tourists.
Americans topped the list as being the worst-behaved travelers in a survey of 5,600 respondents,
4,000 of whom were Americans. Other respondents were in Australia, Canada, Ireland and the United
Kingdom. But even American respondents considered their compatriots (同胞) as the worst travelers
from a list of 16 nationalities.
Canadians and Australians also put Americans in the No. 1 spot. Irish respondents pointed to U.K.
residents and U.K. respondents gave Germans the nod. On the other hand, 37% of Americans opted
for "none of the above" in answer to the worst-tourists question, displaying more tolerance and
open-mindedness than the other nationalities.
Other survey questions had respondents admitting pilfering from hotels. Four in ten U.S.
survey-takers said they"d stolen something - mostly towels (28%) and bathrobes (8%). Other popular
pinched items included pillows, remote controls, Bibles and sheets.
Not surprising is that Americans have less time off from work than other nationalities. Americans
reported getting 16 days off, compared with 28 days for the Irish, 27 days for Australians, 23 days for
U.K. workers; and 21 days for Canadians.
In the travel mishaps department, the most common travel disaster reported by Americans was lost
luggage on an airline (21%)； bad weather (21%)； and getting very lost (16%).
As for places Americans most want to see, Disney World and Las Vegas made the top 10, but they
weren"t at the top of the heap. And New York didn"t make the cut. | | 1. What percentage of American respondents is in the survey? | A.20 %
B.15%
C.71%
D.37% | | 2. The underlined word "pilfering" in Para. 5 most probably means ________. | A. taking
B. bringing
C. stealing
D. borrowing. | | 3. According to the survey, what kind of things are most taken away by Americans? | A. towels and pillows
B. bathrobes and remote controls.
C. towels and Bibles
D. bathrobes and towels. | | 4. What can we infer from the passage? | A. New York is not one of the top 10 destinations Americans most want to see.
B. U.K. has the most time off work than other nationalities.
C. Most Americans think it is not a big deal for them to steal from the hotels.
D. Germans think the British are the world"s worst travellers. | | 5. What"s the best title of this passage? | A. Chinese were announced as the world"s worst travellers.
B. The global worst travellers were announced.
C. Disney World is the best destination to Americans.
D. European travellers were the best in the world | 阅读表达。
阅读下列短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到相应的位置上。 | [1] More than 40 million Americans move each year, but not always by choice. Whether you relocate
because of a new job or school for you or your spouse, for a lower cost of living, or for better
opportunities, adjusting to life in a new place can be scary and difficult-especially when you"re not in love
with your new city. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your relocation and find happiness in
your new home.
[2] Treat it as an adventure
Living in a new place is a great opportunity to experience new things and to grow as a person. So stay
positive, and get out there and explore! Sample the local cuisine. Visit landmarks and museums. Try local
activities that weren"t available or popular in your former city, such as skiing if you came from a beach
town or surfing if you lived in the mountains. You may discover a talent or interest you never knew you
had.
[3] Get involved
Attend local events that interest you. Visit the weekly farmer"s market or the neighborhood yard sale.
Volunteer. Take a class. Join a sports league. All of these things will help you meet people and feel
connected to your new town.
[4] Locate the necessities
Driving, riding, or walking around your new neighborhood is the best way to learn where everything
is. So head out and take note of the nearest supermarket, pharmacy, post office, library, etc.
[5] Keep pieces of your old home
To keep from getting too homesick, subscribe to your former city magazine or newspaper. Display
photos of or souvenirs from your favorite places in your old town. Hang decorations from your former
home. Just don"t go overboard-hanging on to too much from your past will keep you from moving
forward and really enjoying your new home.
[6] _________
It takes time to get to know a new place, so don"t expect to feel comfortable right away. Give yourself
time to adjust. To help the process and to meet new people, find a support group near you at Just Moved.org | 1. What does the passage mainly talk about? (no more than 15 words.)
2. What does the underlined word "it" in the last paragraph refer to? (no more than 7 words)
3. According to the passage, what can you do to learn where everything is?( no more than 5 words)
4. Fill the blank with proper words. (no more than 5 words)
5. If you are a new comer, where to find a support group near you based on this passage?
(no more than 3 words)
| | 阅读理解。 | The guarantee on this water heater is in effect only when the heater is installed and operated in
accordance with these instructions. Read these instructions thoroughly before starting.
Location
Select a location accessible to water lines and power supply. Do not locate the heater where water
lines could be subjected to (受……影响) freezing temperature. It is recommended that the heater be
located near the center of greatest hot water usage to prevent heat loss through the pipes.
Electrical Connections
Before any electrical connections are made, be sure that heater is full of water and that the valve(阀
门) in the cold water supply line is open.
Operation
When the switch is closed, the operation of this electric water heater is automatic. The thermostats
are preset to the "HOT" setting to provide a water temperature of approximately 120F to reduce the risk
of being burnt.
Maintenance
Shut off the electric power whenever the water supply is turned off.
Shut off the electric power, water supply and drain (排空) the heater completely to prevent freezing
whenever the building is left unoccupied during the cold weather months.
Service
The trip-free devices on this heater will cut off all power if temperature of water is above 190F. If
there is no hot water after a reasonable period of time, check the main fuse(保险丝) box. In the event
that the fuses have not blown, call a serviceman. | | 1. The location of the water heater shall_____. | A. be close to water lines and power supply
B. be subjected to low temperature
C. be in the centre of the house
D. have a long distance to hot water usage | | 2. Before any connection of power, make sure that one thing you have to do is ____. | A. to have the heater in the water
B. to open the cold water inlet valve
C. to shut off the thermostats
D. to replace wiring diagram | | 3. What will happen to the heater when the temperature of water is above 190F? | A. It will cause damage.
B. It will blow the fuse.
C. It will produce cold water.
D. It will break off automatically. | | 4. According to the passage, we know that ____. | A. the water heater works after it"s installed
B. the water heater works on condition that it is properly installed and operated
C. to reduce the risk of being burnt, the water heater should be preset at exactly 120F
D. when there is no hot water after a reasonable period of time, call a serviceman at once . |
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