A time capsule buried by Apple founder Steve Jobs 30 years ago has been discovered after its location was long forgotten.In 1983, the young tech innovator was attending a conference in Aspen when he and the group decided to bury as a stunt during a design convention.
The tube that was filled with an eclectic collection of goods- ranging from the then-new apple mouse to a six-pack of beer for the people who discovered the time capsule- was meant to be dug up 20 years later.
There was a problem with that plan, however, as everyone involved forgot where it was buried.
The final discovery happened at the hands of the crew from the National Geographic Channel`s reality show called Diggers.The discovery was well documented and is surely going to be featured on an upcoming episode, and even the experts had problems finding this particular treasure.
CNET reports that in spite of their preparations and clear idea of where the 13-foot-long tube was, it still took them two hours to dig it up using heavy machinery.
To anyone removed from the tech industry, the accomplishment in finding the tube appears to be the biggest accomplishment.　To others, the most interesting object would likely be the `Lisa` mouse placed in the tube by the hands of a then-28-year-old Jobs.The Lisa Mouse, which Jobs named after his daughter, was one of the first commercial computer mice soled publicly, making it a rarity at the time.
The Aspen Historical Society is going to help the show creators catalogue the tube`s contents- but no word yet whether or not the Diggers cracked open one of the six bottles of Boddington`s Ale that was left inside for the people who found the tube.
小題1:Who found the time capsule buried by Steve Jobs?
A．Apple founder Steve Jobs himself.
B．the crew from the National Geographic Channel`s reality show called Diggers.
C．Steve Jobs' friends.
D．Steve Jobs’ daughter.
小題2:Which is the best title of the passage ?
A．A time capsule buried by Apple founder Steve Jobs.
B．Steve Jobs' plan.
C．Steve Jobs' time capsule is uncovered.
D．The tube by Steve Jobs.
小題3:How old is Steve Jobs now?
A．58 years old .
B．20 years old.
C．30 years old.
D．48 years old.

小題1:B
小題2:C
小題3:A
短文大意：本文敘述了蘋果公司創(chuàng)始人史蒂夫·喬布斯在30年前埋下的時間膠囊，原計劃是在20年后開啟這個時間膠囊，但是因為當(dāng)時所有參與者都忘記了掩埋的地點，最后發(fā)現(xiàn)時間膠囊的，還是美國國家地理頻道真人秀節(jié)目《Diggers 》的欄目組成員。
小題1:細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)The final discovery happened at the hands of the crew from the National Geographic Channel`s reality show called Diggers.可知最后發(fā)現(xiàn)時間膠囊的，還是美國國家地理頻道真人秀節(jié)目《Diggers 》的欄目組成員。故選B。
小題2:標題歸納題。根據(jù)短文的內(nèi)容短文主要敘述了喬布斯的時間膠囊的重見天日的事情。
小題3:計算題。根據(jù)A time capsule buried by Apple founder Steve Jobs 30 years ago has been discovered after its location was long forgotten.及To others, the most interesting object would likely be the `Lisa` mouse placed in the tube by the hands of a then-28-year-old Jobs.可知時間膠囊是喬布斯在28歲的時候放進去，在30年后才被發(fā)現(xiàn)的，故選A。
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D．The author decided to go back to the park because he was sure that the little girl would be there．
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“May I get you something?”   “A coffee would be nice.”
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I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity.
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A．he thought the old man was poor
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D．he would like to thank the old man.
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A．We should learn to be generous.
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