BBC随身英语:Facebook wedding “脸书”婚礼

The couple met at Harvard University nine years ago, the year before Zuckerberg launched his business in 2004. They later moved to California, where Facebook has its headquarters.

The multi-billionaire listed his company on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday. Facebook's valuation after its flotation means the site is worth about the same as the internet shopping site, Amazon, and more than corporate giants such as Disney.

Even after the flotation, Zuckerberg continues to control just under 56% of the voting power of the company.

Quiz 小测验 1. How old is Mark Zuckerberg? a) 27, b) 28, c) answer not given.

c) answer not given.

2. What word describes Priscilla Chen's busy week?

Hectic.

3. What expression describes the quiet and informal nature of the wedding?

Low-key.

4. Where is the company Facebook based?

California. They later moved to California where Facebook has its headquarters.

5. Does Mark Zuckerberg own the majority of his company?

Yes. Zuckerberg continues to control just under 56% of the voting power of the company.

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