Thursday, June 7, 2007

Listening Task (Steve Jobs's Speech)

Summarize the Listening & Opinion

Steve Jobs suggests three important things. To begin with, he mentions connecting the dots. When he was young, he was adopted. When he went to the college, parents supported his tuition, even though it was hard for his parents to afford to pay that money. However, he dropped out of that college. That is because he didn't want to study that. After then, he found his own way which he loved. Then, he succeeded in his own field. This story shows the importance of looking forward and following your heart. Everything is connected from now to the future.

In addition, he also explains love and loss. When he was 30 years old, he was fired by his company although he had founded that company. That is because the vision of his management was not good. After that situation, he was very disappointed. However, he started to manage other companies. That is because he loved his job so much. Then, he met his wife, and also he could come back as Apple Company’s CEO. This story shows that life sometimes brings hardships, but you should not lose your faith, and keep going. “Do believe what you do. Keep looking and don’t settle.”

Finally, he talks about death. He said that he always looks in the mirror when he wakes up. Then, he thinks about what he wants to do. That is because he noticed that life's precious when he faced his death. Therefore, he suggested that students have to recognize what is important. "Don't limit the time, and don't trap other people." Instead of this, you have to follow what you want to do. Follow your heart and keep going. "Stay hungry, stay foolish."

After listening to the speech, I think that all people have problem in their life, even though some people are very famous. However, since they control their problems well, they can succeed in their life.

Therefore, I decided that I would never give up what I want to do and always try to achieve my goals. Then, one day I will be success in my life.

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