Part 1: Who was Steve Jobs?
Read the text and answer the easy questions below.
Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, in California, USA. He was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs. Steve loved
technology and computers. In 1976, with his friend Steve Wozniak, he started a company called Apple. They worked in
a garage and made the first Apple computer.
In 1984, Steve Jobs helped make the Macintosh computer, a very special computer. But in 1985, he left Apple. Later, he
started a new company called NeXT and bought a small animation studio. This studio became Pixar, famous for making
movies like Toy Story.
In 1997, Jobs returned to Apple when the company had problems. He helped create products like the iPod, iPhone, and
iPad. He passed away in 2011, but his work still changes the way we use technology today.
Questions
1. Where was Steve Jobs born?
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2. What did Steve Jobs like when he was young?
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3. What was the name of the company he started?
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4. What computer did Steve Jobs help make in 1984?
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5. When did Steve Jobs pass away?
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Part 2: Apple Products
Match the product with what it does.
Write the correct number next to the product.
Product What it does
1. iPod C. A tablet for watching videos, reading, and playing games.
2. iPhone A. A small music player.
3. iPad D. One of the first personal computers.
4. Macintosh B. A phone you can use for calling, internet, and apps.
Part 3: Steve Jobs’ Famous Words
Steve Jobs said some interesting things about life and work. Here is famous quote. Write 2-3 simple sentences about
what it means to you.
1. "The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
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Vocabulary Help
Match the word with its meaning.
Write the correct letter next to each word.
1. Entrepreneur
2. Legacy
3. Innovation
4. Graphical interface
A. A new idea or invention.
B. A person who starts a business.
C. A system that helps you use a computer with pictures and icons.
D. Something important left behind after someone dies.