Steven Paul Jobs was born on 24 February, 1955 in San Francisco, USA. His biological parents were not married and gave him up for adoption. He was adopted by Clara and Paul Jobs. In 1971, Jobs met Steve Wozniak, who was five years older than him, but they bonded over their love of electronics. After high school, Jobs attended Reed College in Oregon, but found the classes boring and dropped out after six months.

When Jobs was 21, he and Wozniak started Apple Computers in Jobs' family garage with money they got by selling Jobs' van and Wozniak's scientific calculator. By making computers smaller, cheaper, and accessible to everyday users, their company became a huge success and sales quickly increased. Although Jobs left Apple in 1985, he returned to his post in 1997 when the company needed new ideas. He helped

invent new products such as the iMac, the iBook for students, the iPod music player, and iTunes music software. In 2007, he introduced the touch-screen iPhone which changed the way phones were used. Apple products were not only designed to be cutting-edge technology, but also to be stylish and easy to use. In addition, Jobs contributed to computer animation. In 1986, he bought a small company, which later became Pixar Animation Studios. It produced the first full-length computer-animated film Toy Story, followed by other blockbusters.

In 2003, Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer. He fought the disease for several years, and stopped working in August, 2011. Two months later, he passed away. He had four children, three with his wife of 20 years and one from a previous relationship. On an Apple web page, a statement reads, 'Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being.'

(Adapted from Global Success)

Question 26. What does the passage mainly discuss?

1. Steve Jobs’ career as a researcher
2. Steve Job’s first joint venture
3. Steve Jobs’ educational background
4. Steve Jobs’ life and achievements

Question 27. The word they in paragraph 1 refers to        .

A. Clara and Paul        B. Jobs and Steve Wozniak

C. Jobs’ biological parents        D. classes

Question 28. According to paragraph 2, Jobs and Wozniak        .

A. founded their own company        B. didn’t sell computers

C. left Apple in 1985        D. worked in Wozniak’s family garage

Question 29. The word stylish in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _        .

A. complex        B. fashionable        C. careless        D. famous

Question 30. Which of the following is NOT stated about Steve Jobs according to the passage?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25.

It is said that women can rule kingdoms, and some of them actually did. Below are three of the most famous queens in world history. The queen of ancient Egypt (ruling from 51 BC to 30 BC) was most famous for her determination and beauty. She was also very intelligent and well (21)        , and could speak nine languages. Queen Elizabeth I ruled England for 45 years (1558-1603). She was (22)           for her strong determination and intelligence. She is considered one of the most successful queens in British history. She (23)        the powerful Spanish Navy in 1588 and encouraged the development of the arts.

Catherine II was a minor German princess who became known as Catherine the Great and ruled Russia from 1762 to 1796. She was intelligent, ambitious, and (24)        to her adopted country. She (25)

          the Russian Empire, adding an area of more than 500,000 square kilometres. She improved education for children and women, and opened the first school for girls in Russia.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 19. He was considered the greatest mathematical genius of his age.

1. a person who is diagnosed with a rare disease
2. a person who is unusually intelligent
3. a person who is not ambitious enough
4. a person who is not fairly creative

Question 20. One of her impressive achievements is the discovery of radium and polonium.

A. visionary        B. animated        C. outstanding        D. stylish

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 17. The company’s sales have doubled since the introduction of new cutting-edge technology.

A. simple        B. flexible        C. modern        D. old-fashioned

Question 18. It was their determination that helped them defeat the enemy.

A. focus on        B. surrender to        C. deal with        D. depend on

Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. There are TWO extra words that you don’t need.

Question 13. He didn’t get married and        a child from the orphanage.

Question 14. While he was doing his        , he was killed by the enemy.

Question 15. The website gives brief        of some famous historical figures in Vietnam.

Question 16. A        and creative leader will navigate his business through the most difficult period.