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2013年高考第二轮复习英语山东版 专题升级训练十二　阅读理解(一) 第一节　阅读理解 A Apple Inc cofounder and former CEO Steve Jobs，considered among the greatest American CEOs of his generation，died on Wednesday at the age of 56，after a yearlong and highly public battle with cancer. Jobs health had been a hot topic for years.His battle with cancer had been a deep concern to Apple fans，investors(投资人)and the companys board alike. Jobs death was announced by Apple in a statement late on Wednesday.The A homepage featured a blackandwhite picture of him with the words “Steve Jobs．A message on the site read，“Apple has lost a creative genius，and the world has lost an amazing human being.” “Steves brilliance，passion and energy were the source of countless creations that enrich and improve all of our lives.The world is immeasurably better because of Steve，” Apple said in a statement announcing Jobs passing. The news caused an immediate outpouring of sympathy.Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates said he will miss Jobs “immensely”． “By building one of the planets most successful companies from his garage，he was a typical example of the spirit of American ingenuity(独创性)．By making computers personal and putting the Internet in our pockets，he made the information revolution not only accessible but fun.And by turning his talents to storytelling，he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike，” said President Barack Obama. Now，despite investor confidence in Cook，who has taken the place of his boss during three leaves of absence，there remain concerns about whether the company would stay creative without its founder at the helm(掌舵)． 1．What can we learn about Jobs? A．People knew little of his disease before he died. B．He didnt suffer much before his death. C．A lot of people were concerned about his health. D．He didnt know that he was seriously ill. 2．The blackandwhite picture of Steve Jobs is featured to ______. A．tell people the story of Steve Jobs B．let more people learn about Apple C．seek support for his