Exercise 8. Give one suitable word for each definition:
mathematics, internet, academic year, foreign language,economics,communicate, lecture, enroll,grant,graduate from
1. An international computer system that allows people all over the world to find and send information using their computers.
2. The period of the year during which students attend an educational institution, usually from September to June.
3. A language that people speak in another country.
4. An educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college.
5. The study of how a country or area manages business and money
6. To exchange information with other people, for example by speaking
7. The study of science of numbers , shapes and measuring things
8. A sum of money, given by an organization or government for a particular purpose.
9. Successfully complete an academic degree or course of training or high school
10. To put yourself or someone else onto the official list of members of a course, college or group
Gates was born and grew up in Seattle, Washington USA. His father, William H. Gates II was a Seattle attorney and his mother, Mary Maxwell Gates was a school teacher and chairperson of the United Way charity. Gates and his two sisters had a comfortable upbringing, with Gates able to attend the exclusive secondary "Lakeside School".
Bill Gates started studying at Harvard University in 1973 where he met up with Paul Allen. Gates and Allen gates worked on a version of the programming language BASIC, that was the basis for the MITS Altair (the first microcomputer available). He did not go on to graduate from Harvard University as he left in his junior year to start what was to become the largest computer software company in the world, Microsoft Corporation.
Bill Gates and the Microsoft Corporation
"To enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential." Microsoft Mission Statement
After dropping out of Harvard Bill Gates and his partner Paul Allen set about revolutionizing the computer industry. Gates believed there should be a computer on every office desk and in every home.
In 1975 the company Micro-soft was formed, an abbreviation of microcomputer software. It soon became simply "Microsoft"® and went on to completely change the way people use computers.
Microsoft helped to make the computer easier to use with its developed and purchased software, and made it a commercial success. The success of Microsoft began with the MS-DOS computer operating system that Gates licensed to IBM. Gates also set about protecting the royalties that he could acquire from computer software by aggressively fighting against all forms of software piracy, effectively creating the retail software market that now exists today. This move was quite controversial at the time as it was the freedom of sharing that produced much innovation and advances in the newly forming software industry. But it was this stand against software piracy, that was to be central in the great commercial success that Microsoft went on to achieve.
Bill Gates Criticism
With his great success in the computer software industry also came many criticisms. With his ambitious and aggressive business philosophy, Gates or his Microsoft lawyers have been in and out of courtrooms fighting legal battles almost since Microsoft began.
The Microsoft monopoly sets about completely dominating every market it enters through either acquisition, aggressive business tactics or a combination of them. Many of the largest technology companies have fought legally against the actions of Microsoft, including Apple Computer, Netscape, Opera, WordPerfect, and sun Microsystems.
Bill Gates Wealth
With an estimated wealth of $46.6 billion in 2004, Bill Gates is the richest man in the world and he should be starting to get used to the number spot as he has been there from the mid-ninties up until now. The famous investor Warren Buffett is gaining on Gates though with an estimated $42.9 billion in 2004.
Microsoft hasn't just made Bill Gates very wealthy though. According to the Forbes business magazine Paul Allen, Microsoft cofounder is the 5th richest man in the world with an estimated $21 billion. While Bill Gates' long time friend and Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer is the 19th richest man in the world at $12.4 billion.
Bill Gates Philanthropy
Being the richest man in the world has also enabled Gates to create one of the world's largest charitable foundations. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has an endowment of more than $28 billion, with donations totaling more than $1 billion every year. The foundation was formed in 2000 after merging the "Gates Learning Foundation" and "William H. Gates Foundation". Their aim is to "bring innovations in health and learning to the global community".
Bill Gates continues to play a very active role in the workings of the Microsoft Company, but has handed the position of CEO over to Steve Ballmer. Gates now holds the positions of "Chairman" and "Chief Software Architect". He lives near Lake Washington with his wife Melinda French Gates and their three children. Interests of Gates include reading, golf and playing bridge.
Bill Gates in the News
In March 2005 William H. Gates received an "honorary" knighthood from the queen of England. Gates was bestowed with the KBE Order (Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for his services in reducing poverty and improving health in the developing countries of the world.
After the privately held ceremony in Buckingham Palace with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Gates commented on the recognition..
I usually wake up at 9-10 am. Since I'm in vstoruyu shift. I like to sleep longer and fell into bed. In the morning I drink a cup of strong coffee to wake up faster. After coffee, I usually take a shower. Cool invigorating shower. Then I get dressed. I open the wardrobe and choose what I want to wear today. Then I go to school. But I'm trying something to eat (sandwiches, eggs, cereal, and so on). In high school (university) I need to be at 14:00. I leave the house and go to the bus stop. Usually I going to school (University) on the bus. (I go to school (University) on foot).
So I’m at school (university). I usually have 6 lessons (4 classes). I like to study, but sometimes it is boring. I’m rather a creative person, but I can’t express my personality at school (university). For that reason I visit additional courses and activities. Three times a week I go to the Music School. I like to listen to music. At school (university) I usually have a dinner. I go to our schhol (university) canteen. It’s rather tasty food in it.
At 5-6 o’clock I like to play with my friends. We usually go for a walk. We like different parks. Sometimes we watch films, play computer games and discuss the latest news.
In the evening I usually do my homework. Sometimes I do homework till the late night. And then I go to bed. But some days I try to have a rest before my sleep.
And undoubtedly, I’m looking for a wekend. Weekend is a marvelous time for all pupils and students. It is a time for a good rest. I try to relax in full force and effect.
Обычно я просыпаюсь в 9-10 утра. Так как я учусь во всторую смену. Я люблю подольше поспать, повалятся в постели. С утра я выпиваю чашечку сильного кофе, чтобы быстрее проснуться. После кофе я обычно принимаю душ. Прохладный душ бодрит. Затем я одеваюсь. Я открываю шкаф и выбираю, что я хочу сегодня одеть. Затем я иду в школу. Но я пытаюсь что-нибудь скушать (бутерброды, яйца, каша и так далее). В школе (университете) мне нужно быть в 14:00. Я выхожу из дома и иду на автобусную остановку. Обычно я еду в школу (университет) на автобусе. (Я иду в школу (университет) пешком).
Итак, я в школе (университете). Обычно у меня 6 уроков (4 лекции). Я люблю учиться, но иногда учиться скучно. Я довольно креативный человек, поэтому я посещаю дополнительные занятия. Три дня в неделю я хожу в музыкальную школу. Я люблю слушать музыку. В школе (университете) я обедаю. Я обедаю в школьной (университетской) столовой. Там довольно вкусно готовят.
В 5-6 часов я люблю гулять с друзьями. Мы обычно прогуливаемся где-нибудь. Мы любим разные парки. Иногда мы смотрим фильмы, играем в компьютерные игры или обсуждаем последние новости.
Вечером я обычно делаю домашнее задание. Иногда я делаю домашнее задание до поздней ночи. И потом иду спать. Но бывают дни, когда я отдыхаю перед сном.
И, несомненно, я с нетерпением жду выходных. Выходные – замечательное время для всех учеников и студентов. Это время для хорошего отдыха. Я пытаюсь отдохнуть на полную катушку!