Why read this: This short news story tells your students about a real change at Apple, one of the most famous companies in the world. The boss, Tim Cook, will soon leave, and a new boss may take over. Students learn about the new man, John Ternus, and the three big problems he must deal with: AI, US taxes on China, and a product that did not sell well. The story uses simple words and short sentences, so A2 readers can follow the news without help.
What to notice: The article gives facts in a clear order. Each problem comes in its own paragraph, and the words "first", "second", and "third" tell the reader what comes next. New ideas are explained right away. For example, the text says "AI is new computer technology that can think and talk like a person" and "these taxes are called tariffs". Help students notice these short explanations. They show how news writers help new readers.
Skills practised: Students practise reading short, simple news in English. They learn key words for technology and business, like vice president, tech giant, AI bubble, and VR headset. They practise finding facts in the text, like ages, dates, and the names of products. The questions ask them to list, name, and describe — so they practise picking out information and putting it in their own words. This is good early practice for reading real news in English.
Apple's new boss: who is John Ternus?
Tim Cook will soon leave Apple, and a man named John Ternus may take his place.
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Apple is a famous American company that makes phones and computers. The boss of Apple is Tim Cook, and he is 65 years old. Soon, he will leave his job, and a new boss will take over. Most people think the new boss will be a man named John Ternus.
John Ternus is 51 years old, and he has worked at Apple for 25 years. He is a , and he helps make new products. People call him "a " because he loves products. A BBC writer met him in the UK and asked if he will be the new boss. He laughed but did not answer. Instead, he said only nice things about Tim Cook.
Apple is a very big and rich , but it has some big problems. The first problem is AI. AI is new computer technology that can think and talk like a person. Other spent a lot of money on AI, but Apple did not. Some people say Apple is too slow with this new technology. Apple uses AI tools from other companies, like ChatGPT and Gemini. Some experts worry there is an . They think prices for AI companies may fall soon.
The second problem is the US president, Donald Trump. Trump put new taxes on things made in China, and these taxes are called tariffs. Apple makes many of its products in China. So the new taxes hurt Apple a lot. Tim Cook tried to be friends with Trump and even gave him a gold gift. The new boss must also work well with Trump.
The third problem is Tim Cook's last big product, the Vision Pro. The Vision Pro is an expensive that you wear on your face. It did not sell well. The new boss must do better and make people excited about Apple again. That will not be easy.
Apple is a famous American company that makes phones and computers. The boss of Apple is Tim Cook, and he is 65 years old. Soon, he will leave his job, and a new boss will take over. Most people think the new boss will be a man named John Ternus.
John Ternus is 51 years old, and he has worked at Apple for 25 years. He is a , and he helps make new products. People call him "a " because he loves products. A BBC writer met him in the UK and asked if he will be the new boss. He laughed but did not answer. Instead, he said only nice things about Tim Cook.
Apple is a very big and rich , but it has some big problems. The first problem is AI. AI is new computer technology that can think and talk like a person. Other spent a lot of money on AI, but Apple did not. Some people say Apple is too slow with this new technology. Apple uses AI tools from other companies, like ChatGPT and Gemini. Some experts worry there is an . They think prices for AI companies may fall soon.
The second problem is the US president, Donald Trump. Trump put new taxes on things made in China, and these taxes are called tariffs. Apple makes many of its products in China. So the new taxes hurt Apple a lot. Tim Cook tried to be friends with Trump and even gave him a gold gift. The new boss must also work well with Trump.
The third problem is Tim Cook's last big product, the Vision Pro. The Vision Pro is an expensive that you wear on your face. It did not sell well. The new boss must do better and make people excited about Apple again. That will not be easy.
Questions
Check your understanding
- 01
How old is John Ternus?
- 02
Why do the new US taxes hurt Apple?
- 03
What was Tim Cook's last big product?
- 04
Name three big problems that the new boss of Apple must deal with.
Suggested length: ~50 words
- 05
Describe John Ternus. Use facts from the article.
Suggested length: ~50 words
Questions
Check your understanding
- 01
How old is John Ternus?
- 02
Why do the new US taxes hurt Apple?
- 03
What was Tim Cook's last big product?
- 04
Name three big problems that the new boss of Apple must deal with.
Suggested length: ~50 words
- 05
Describe John Ternus. Use facts from the article.
Suggested length: ~50 words