IX. Read the passage below and choose the best answer to the questions. Circle the letter A, B, C or D. (5 pts)
Steven Paul Jobs and Stephen Wozniak were the founders of Apple Computer. The company gained a reputation for being the one that popularized the use of the computer in homes.
Steven dropped out of college but he attended classes sporadically including one in calligraphy. It was in this class that his knowledge was widened, allowing him to develop the different types of fonts for the Apple Computer later on.
However, the Apple Computer would not have materialized without Stephen. He was enthralled by electronics when he was young. Stephen grew up in a home that encouraged exploration. His father, who was also an inventor, inspired Stephen. He taught Stephen the importance of scientific knowledge and finding creative solutions to problems. Today, Stephen uses his father’s books to educate his children. He tells them how inventions can enrich a person’s life.
His early attempts at building the computer failed but he later became the first one to develop a computer that was fully assembled instead of just a circuit board. This led to further improvements to the personal computer including the Macintosh with the addition of colors and pictures.
Today, the Macintosh is a powerful tool for playing games, producing and enhancing videos and photographs.
1. The Apple Computer was well - known because it ______.
A. was the first computer that people bought for their own use
B. was founded by Steven Paul Jobs and Stephen Wozniak
C. produced photographs and videos
D. could be used to play games
2. According to the passage, Steven Paul Jobs was probably a person who ______.
A. came from a humble background B. was lazy and did not like to study
C. did not like to learn electronic D. applied what he learnt in school to his work
3. How did Stephen’s childhood help him to develop the Apple Computer?
A. His father told him about the importance of computers.
B. He was always experimenting with new things
C. He read books that told him how important inventions are.
D. He wanted to be wealthier than his father.
4. According to the passage, why are inventions important?
A. They allow people to make use of their scientific knowledge.
B. They help to build computers.
C. They can enrich a person’s life.
D. They prevent problems from happening.
5. When the Macintosh was first built, in what way was it probably different from other computers?
A. It came with a circuit board. B. It was fully assembled.
C. It could be used to play games. D. It had colors and pictures.