Steve Jobs
A genius, a visionary, a father, a world changer, dies at the age of 56.
Steve Jobs, together with Steve Wozniak, created the first Apple computer out of Steve's parents' garage in April 1976. On October 5th, 2011 Steve left this world, dying in peace, surrounded by his family, after battling a rare type of pancreatic cancer.
Behind him he leaves a legacy of revolutionary products, including Macintosh, iPod, iPhone and iPad.
He is personally responsible for having revolutionised six different industries.
Microsoft founder, Bill Gates said "For those of us lucky enough to get to work with Steve, it was an insanely great honour, I will miss him immensely".
"We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today," Apple said. "Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve."
Many found out about the passing of this 'Legend' through a device that he created.
One mourner had left an apple outside the Apple store in Pasadena California, with the carved inscription "bye".
Level: B2
Exercises
| 1) | a. | With whom did Steve Jobs create the first Apple computer and where did they make it? |
| b. | Which revolutionary products did Steve Jobs leave behind as a legacy? | |
| c. | What was the essence of the statement made by Apple about his passing? Re-tell it in your own words. | |
| d. | What was left outside the Apple store in Pasadena, and in which state is this city? | |
| 2) | a. | In pairs, re-write 4 of the sentences in this article, by changing the position of clauses and phrases, without changing its meaning. For example; In the first sentence, begin the sentence with 'At the age of 56'.....you could then continue with 'a genuis, a visionary, a father, a world changer, dies.' |
| b. | What does 'the passing' mean? What are other ways of saying this in English? | |
| 3) | a. | Find out about Steve Job's life and write a short report relaying information about his life that may not be common knowledge. |
| b. | Read aloud to the class. | |
| 4) | a. | Discuss in groups why you think Apple products have become so popular. List the Apple products and applications that you, your family and your school, interact with. |
