Bill gates
everyone has heard of bill gates one of the richest and most successful people in the world. he became the world’s youngest billionaire at the age of 31.
he was born on 28th october, 1955 in seattl , usa at school bill soon showed that
he was very intelligent and especially good at maths and science. his parents decided to send him to lakeside the private school where he first began to use computers. 13 – year- old bill and his school friend paul allen were soon spending all their time writing programs and learning about computers instead of doing their home work.!
after finishing school in 1973 bill went to harvard, america’s most famous university. the next year he and paul allen wrote an operating program for the altair, one of the world’s first microcomputers. the two friends started microsoft in 1975 and gates left harvard. before long microsoft was a major business success. since then the company has continued to grow, producing most of the world’s leading pc software. one reason for his success is tat gates has always been very ambitious and hard working. this has not left him much time for a normal personal life but in 19 94 he married melinda french, a microsoft employee and in 1995he wrote a best selling book, the road ahead.
bill has mixed fillings about spending so much time running microsoft. “ there are a lot of experiences i haven’t had, but i do like my job” he says. when he finds time to relax he likes puzzles, golf and reading about science. for such a rich person, his life is simple, and he spends little on himself and his family. gates is very generous. he has already given huge amounts of money to charity and says that he plans to give away almost all of his wealth when he retires.
1a. make questions:
1. when….? (2)
2. how many…?
3. what…)
4. how
5. where…?
1b. write the 1st form of all irregular verbs from the text:
was – to be,…
[1] So, now in the world a lot of people have hobbies. Hobbies are a way to enjoy and relax. You can also earn money on this.
[2] I do sports, and I think that it is very useful for my health. Yes, sometimes I get very tired after training, but it still gives me pleasure. In addition, I would really like to do drawing. I always admired other people's drawings, but I was afraid to pick up a pencil and start doing something myself. With the help of paints and pencils, you can convey a lot: inner peace, the beauty of nature, love for family and friends... Drawing is just fine! Some of my friends who understand drawing will definitely explain the important rules to me.
[3] I really hope that soon I will find the time and energy to do this hobby. If I'm good at it, I think I'll devote my whole life to it.
[1] Итак, сейчас в мире очень много людей имеют хобби. Хобби-это наслаждаться и расслабляться. На этом вы тоже можете заработать.
[2] Я занимаюсь спортом и считаю, что это очень полезно для моего здоровья. Да, иногда я очень устаю после тренировок, но это все равно доставляет мне удовольствие. Кроме того, мне очень хотелось бы заняться рисованием. Я всегда восхищался чужими рисунками, но боялся взять в руки карандаш и начать что-то делать сам. С красок и карандашей можно передать очень многое: внутренний покой, красоту природы, любовь к родным и близким... Рисование-это просто прекрасно! Некоторые из моих друзей, которые разбираются в рисовании, обязательно объяснят мне важные правила.
[3] Я очень надеюсь, что скоро найду время и силы заняться этим хобби. Если у меня это хорошо получится, я думаю, что посвящу этому всю свою жизнь.