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（辭職）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.
Steve
More Information:
Steve Jobs (February 24, 1955—October 5, 2011) was an American businessman, designer and inventor. He is best known as the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc. Unluckily, in 2003, Jobs was diagnosed（確診）with a pancreas neuroendocrine tumor（胰腺癌）. Although the cancer was treated in the first place, he appeared thinner as his health fell. On medical leave for most of 2011, Jobs finally made a decision to resign as Apple CEO in August that year. Shortly after that, on October 5, he died. He continues to receive honors and public attention for his influence in the technology and music industries.
【小題1】Why did Jobs resign as CEO of Apple according to the letter?

A．He was found seriously ill in 2003.
B．He felt he could no longer meet the responsibilities as a CEO.
C．He would like to be Chairman of the Board rather than CEO.
D．He was on medical leave for most of 2011.
【小題2】Which of the following statement is NOT true?
A．After receiving the medical treatment, Jobs was in good health again.
B．Tim Cook was a friend and co-worker of Jobs.
C．People will remember and honor Jobs for his influence in the technology and music industries.
D．Jobs believed that Apple would have a bright future.
【小題3】What is Jobs’ mood when writing this letter?
A．Optimistic for the company
B．Sorry for himself
C．Grateful to his friends and co-workers
D．All the above


【小題1】B
【小題2】A
【小題3】D

解析【小題1】細(xì)節(jié)題。結(jié)合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（辭職）as CEO of Apple.可知Jobs辭去Apple’s CEO的原因是他覺得自己不再符合職責(zé)了。
【小題2】細(xì)節(jié)題。結(jié)合Although the cancer was treated in the first place, he appeared thinner as his health fell.可知在治療后Jobs的身體狀況還是不好。
【小題3】推斷題。結(jié)合書信的后兩段內(nèi)容可知答案。

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