Skim the passage to understand the main topic.
This English question involves literary analysis, grammar, or writing skills. The detailed response below provides a well-structured answer with supporting evidence and clear explanations.
ScanSolve AI Answer
Step 1: Skim the passage to understand the main topic.
The passage describes Eugene Evans, a young, self-taught computer programmer, detailing his career, earnings, and background.
What is the passage about?
The passage is about Eugene Evans, a successful young computer programmer, his journey from a humble background to a high-earning professional, and his current achievements.
Step 2: Scan the passage for specific information to answer questions 1-10.
1. Eugene's expected salary this year is:
The first paragraph states: "Eugene Evans expects to receive £35,000 this year as a computer programme designer..."
Answer: $\boxed{\text{£35,000}}$
2. Eugene's age:
The first paragraph mentions "not aged only 16". The second paragraph states: "A year ago he was sitting behind a school desk studying for six 'O' levels and two CSEs". If he was studying for 'O' levels a year ago (typically around age 16), he would be 17 now.
Answer: $\boxed{\text{17}}$
3. The car older people in his profession might own:
The first paragraph states: "Other executives of his calibre and earning power might well own a Jaguar..."
Answer: $\boxed{\text{Jaguar}}$
4. The number of 'O' levels he has:
The second paragraph states: "...studying for six 'O' levels and two CSEs..."
Answer: $\boxed{\text{Six}}$
5. The age at which he started reading about computer:
The third paragraph states: "...having read books on computers beneath the bed clothes from the age of 12."
Answer: $\boxed{\text{12}}$
6. The name of his first computer programme:
The third paragraph states: "He designed his first programme 'Space Panic', last year."
Answer: $\boxed{\text{Space Panic}}$
7. His basic salary:
The third paragraph states: "His basic salary is £17,000..."
Answer: $\boxed{\text{£17,000}}$
8. The name of his firm:
The third paragraph states: "...the company Image Software was launched and invited him to become an employee."
Answer: $\boxed{\text{Image Software}}$
9. The place where his father works:
The third paragraph states: "...his father, a bus driver in Liverpool."
Answer: $\boxed{\text{Liverpool}}$
10. His father's job:
The third paragraph states: "...his father, a bus driver in Liverpool."
Answer: $\boxed{\text{Bus driver}}$
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