Steven P. Jobs, the visionary(有远见的)co-founder of Apple who helped usher in the era of personal computers and then led a cultural transformation in the way music, movies and mobile communications were experienced in the digital age, died Wednesday. He was 56. The death was announced by Apple, the company Mr. Jobs and his high school friend Stephen Wozniak started in 1976 in a suburban California garage. A friend of the family said the cause was complications of pancreatic(胰腺的)cancer. Mr. Jobs had waged a long and public struggle with the disease, remaining the face of the company even as he underwent treatment, introducing new products for a global market in his trademark blue jeans even as he grew thin and frail. He underwent surgery in 2004, received a liver transplant in 2009 and took three medical leaves of absence as Apple's chief executive before stepping down in August and turning over the seat to Timothy D. Cook, the chief operating officer. When he left, he was still engaged in the company's affairs, negotiating with another Silicon Valley executive only several weeks earlier. "I have always said that 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," Mr. Jobs said in a letter released by the company. "Unfortunalely, that day has come." By then, having mastered digital technology and capitalized on his intuitive marketing sense, Mr. Jobs had largely come to define the personal computer industry and an array of digital consumer and entertainment businesses centered on the Internet. He had also become a very rich man. worth an estimated $ 8.3 billion. Tributes(悼念)to Mr. Jobs flowed quickly on Wednesday evening, in formal statements and in the flow of social networks, with President Obama, technology industry leaders and legions of Apple fans weighing in.
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for coming this afternoon. Now I'm going to introduce you to a completely new idea in energy-saving air-conditioning. I will begin by talking about the market research which led to the development of this product. Then I will explain the technical developments of the product, the production and the marketing strategy. Finally I will offer some advice as to how you can make this product a success in your market.
Yesterday I was late getting to the railway station, but (fortunate) ______, the train was late, too.
I don't think you can finish the project in one month, ______?
It was very kind______to help me when I was in need.
Who was the most important person in the speaker's childhood? The speaker's______.
This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a complaint letter based on the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do your writing on the Translation/Composition Sheet.写信日期：5月15日写信人：李明收信人：电脑公司负责人内容：本人于5月10日购买了贵公司一台电脑。但遗憾的是电脑于购买第二天系统崩溃，无法重启。 我对此非常失望。现按照商场经理意见将电脑寄回，请安排修理或换一台新电脑。
Mary had an______; she' s been knocked down by a taxi.
When a rare disease ALD threatened to kill the four-year-old boy Lorenzo, his parents refused to give up hope. Doctors explained that there was no cure for ALD, and that he would probably die within three years. But Lorenzo's parents set out to prove the doctor's wrong. The parents devoted themselves to keeping their son alive and searching for a cure. But doctors and the families of other ALD patients often refused to take them seriously. They thought the efforts to find a cure were a waste of time, and drug companies weren't interested in supporting research into such a rare disease. However, the parents still refused to give up and spent every available hour in medical libraries and talking to anyone who would help. Through trial and error (反复试验), they finally created a cure from ingredients (调料) commonly found in the kitchen. The cure, named "Lorenzo's Oil", saved the boy's life. Despite the good results, scientists and doctors remained unconvinced. They said there was no real evidence that the oil worked and that the treatment was just a theory. As a result, some families with ALD children were reluctant to try it. Finally, the boy's father organized an international study to test the oil. After ten years of trials, the answer is: the oil keeps ALD children healthy.
We are very much concerned that your sales in recent months have fallen considerably. At first we thought this might be due to a weak market, but on looking into the matter more closely, we found that the general trend during this period has been upwards. We, therefore, look forward to receiving from you a detailed report on the situation and suggestions, so that we may help in pushing your sales up to the former level as soon as possible.
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All of them are astonished, because such a thing has never(hear) 1of before.
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Your boss holds your future prospects in his hands. Some bosses are hard to get along with. Some have excellent qualifications but no idea when it comes to dealing with people. Of course, not all bosses are like that. The relationship you have with your boss can be a major factor in determining your rise up the career ladder. Your boss is not only your leader, he is also the person best equipped to help you do the job you are paid to do. He can inform you of company direction that may affect your professional development. Your boss also needs you to perform at your best in order to accomplish his objectives. He needs your feedback in order to provide realistic and useful reports to upper management. But how does this help you establish a meaningful working relationship with your boss? The key is communication. Learn and understand his goals and priorities (优先的事). Observe and understand your boss's work style. If he has not been clear with his expectations, ask! Likewise, ask for feedback and accept criticism gracefully. And if he understands that you do not view your job as just something to fill the hours between 9 and 5, he may be more likely to help you. In short, getting along with your boss requires getting to know his likes and dislikes and learning to work with his personality and management style.
As we all know, he is easy-going,______(这使他结交了很多朋友).
You'll miss the train______you hurry up.
He wears a pair of sunglasses______(唯恐别人认出他来).