iPhone models are designed by a talented team of engineers and designers.
(Vocabulary) What'a a synonym for the word "several" (line 29)?
many but not very many
an indefinite quantity of something
a few
(Reference) What does "it" (line 32) refer to?
a Chinese factory
production lines
the work
How does the text describe the process of making an iPhone?
The text describes the process of making an iPhone as complex, involving manufacturing parts in many countries and then assembling them in China.
(Vocabulary) What does the word "although" (line 12) express?
addition of information
consequence
opposition of ideas
(Reference) What does "these" (line 15) refer to?
finished iPhones
parts of an iPhone
manufacturers
Which country's factory accepted the work and proved it was possible?
A Chinese factory accepted the work and proved it was possible.
(Vocabulary) What's a synonym for the word "supply" (line 15)?
buy
provide
design
Why is it difficult to say exactly where a product is made in a global world?
It is difficult to say exactly where a product is made in a global world because many countries contribute to its production, making it a worldwide effort.
Where are the parts for the iPhone manufactured?
Parts for the iPhone are manufactured in over 40 countries, with top supplier nations including China, the United States, Japan, and South Korea.
What is the role of China in the manufacturing of the iPhone?
China plays a significant role in the manufacturing of the iPhone, both as a supplier of parts and as the location for final assembly.
(Reference) What does "this" (line 28) refer to?
meeting demand
replacing the plastic screen with a new glass screen
assembling the iPhones in time
What is the difference between manufacturing and assembly?
Manufacturing is the process of making the parts of the product. Assembly is the process of combining the parts into a final product.
(Grammar) Find 3 sentences written in the passive voice in the text.
Many possible answers.
Where is Apple's headquarters located?
Apple's headquarters is located in California.
Why did American companies say it was impossible to make the change to the iPhone's screen?
American companies said it was impossible to make the change to the iPhone's screen in such a short timeframe.
Where does the assembly of iPhones take place?
The assembly of iPhones takes place in China.
How many different suppliers does Apple work with?
Apple works with more than 200 different suppliers of parts, including wires, batteries, and chips.
What does Tim Cook mean when he says we need to "look at the bigger picture" (line 36)? We need to...
create phones with larger display screens.
keep coming up with new ideas and solutions.
take a broad view of an issue, not focus on small details.
Why do people think the iPhone is made in the USA?
Because it is designed by a team in California.
(Reference) What does "it" (line 13) refer to?
manufacturing
the iPhone
Apple
(Vocabulary) What does the word "thus" (line 39) express?
consequence
opposition of ideas
addition of information
(Vocabulary) A "global" (line 36) event is an event that...
...has local repercussions.
...happens only in your country.
...affects the whole world.
Which countries are among the top supplier nations for iPhone parts?
China, the United States, Japan, and South Korea are among the top supplier nations.
Does Apple manufacture the individual parts for the iPhone?
No, Apple doesn't manufacture the individual parts for the iPhone. It works with hundreds of suppliers around the world.
What change did Steve Jobs make to the iPhone's screen just weeks before its release?
Just weeks before the release, Steve Jobs decided to replace the iPhone's plastic screen with a glass screen.
(Vocabulary) What is something "scratch-proof" (line 28)?
It's something that cannot be scratched.
It's something that can be scratched but only temporarily.
It's something that can be easily scratched.
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