高考英语 阅读理解系列训练（11）.doc

2014 高考英语阅读理解系列训练( 11 )及答案解析第三部分:阅读理解( 共两节,满分 40分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、 D) 中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A (2012 · 河北省普高质检) (Reuters) — Apple co- founder Steve Jobs, who changed the daily habits of millions by puting, music and mobile phones, died of pancreatic cancer( 胰腺癌)at the age of 56. Jobs was surrounded by his wife and immediate family when he died in Palo Alto, California. Jobs, a Buddhist, was born in San Francisco. He started puter with friend Steve Wozniak in his parents' garage in 1976. World leaders, business rivals and fans lamented his passing and celebrated his achievements. Apple loses a visionary leader who inspired puting and world - known products such as the iPod, iPhone and iPad, which made Jobs one of the greatest industry leaders of his generation. Jobs stepped down as CEO in August 2011 and handed the power to operation's chief Tim Cook. “ The world has lost a genius. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve's ess than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing ona device he invented ,”U. S. President Barack Obama said ina statement. “ For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it's been a great honor ,” said Microsoft's Bill Gates, who once defeated Jobs but has seen the leading status replaced by the Apple co- founder in recent years. Fans paid homage to Jobs outside Apple stores around the world from Los Angeles to Sydney. A co