1. The purpose of this passage is __________. 
A) to give an account of Bill Gates' life
B) to explain the success of Microsoft
C) to tell about Bill Gates' family life
D) to inform how much money Bill Gates has

2.Gates came to know Ballmer __________. 
A) at Microsoft Corp.
B) at Harvard University
C) during childhood
D) through Melinda Gates

3.The passage tells us all of the following except that Gates and Allen __________. 
A) are the founders of Microsoft Corp.
B) developed their friendship a long time ago
C) worked together to develop software
D) recently shared a profit of $4 billion

4.Which of the following is not mentioned as the goal of Microsoft Corp.? 
A) Advancing and improving software technology.
B) Developing less expensive, but more user-friendly software.
C) Emphasizing research and development in the field.
D) Occupying the world market of personal computers.

5.Which of the following is a good example of philanthropy? 
A) Investing in biotechnology.
B) Donating money to cancer patients.
C) Developing a resource of visual information.
D) Volunteering in community service.