Unit 5 Passage A.pptVIP

Passage A My Advice to Students: Education Counts Lead-in Questions 1. Who is Bill Gates? What do you know about him? 1. What do you know about Bill Gates? Bill Gates Gates, William Henry, III 1955- is an American business executive, who serves as chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft Corporation, the leading computer software company in the United States. Gates cofounded Microsoft in 1975 with high school friend Paul Allen. The company’s success made Gates one of the most influential figures in the computer industry and, eventually, one of the richest people in the world. 2. What role do you think shcool education plays in a persons life? School education plays an important role in my life. In my opinion, school education is a steppingstone towards success. Also, it provides an opportunity to learn of the world. Do you want to pursue graduate study after you get our BA or BS?Explain. Those who go on pursuing a higher degree would be entitled to more opputunities later in life. But others may say working experience is more important. Personally, i havent yet made up my mind, as it is a little too early for me to make the decision. The State of Ohio Ohio is one of the East North Central states of the United States. Ohio is located on several main routes between the eastern and western United States.This strategic location, combined with the presence of abundant natural resources and potential sources of power, made possible the rise of the industrial concentrations that have made Ohio a leading industrial state. Structure Understanding the Text 1. Why do many students write to Gates every year? Understanding the Text 2. Why do some parents write to Gates? Understanding the Text 3. What does Gates think of dropping out of school? Notes to the Text Its true that I dropped out of college to start Microsoft, but I was at Harvard for three years before dropping out--and Id love to have the time to go back. Para. 4 Understanding the Text 4. Which