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* Scan the passage and tick (√) what you think may be true about the person in the picture. _____ A. He is a world-famous scientist. _____ B. He first raised the Theory of Relativity. _____ C. He is considered to be the most famous theoretical physicist after Albert Einstein. _____ D. He is an expert of computer science. _____ E. He is a great man of science sitting in a wheelchair. √ √ How much do you know about Stephen Hawking? √ Find out from the text what happened in each of years and fill in the chart with the information. The year The event 1942 1973 1979 1663 1963 1974 1980 1985 Stephen was born in Oxford, England. Stephen came to the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics Stephen held the post of Professor of Mathematics Isaac Newton held the post of Professor of Mathematics Stephen caught a disease that couldn’t be cured then. He was able to feed himself, and get in and out of bed. Stephen had private nurses to take care of him. Stephen caught pneumonia and had an operation. 1. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?  A. Einstein and Stephen Hawking B. Big Bang, a great theory C. Stephen Hawking, a great British scientist D. The unification of two theories C Mr. Hawking came to Zhejiang University to ___. A. make a speech B. take part in the opening of a math institute C. give classes D. do research Read the text again and choose the best answers. B 2. Where did Stephen Hawking get his PhD in Cosmology? A. Zhejiang University B. Cambridge University C. Oxford University D. St. Albans School 3. How was Stephen Hawking’s health at the age of 21? A. He was in good health. B. He couldn’t think over problems. C. He suffered from a disease that could be cured. D. His body was getting worse and worse, but his mind went on well. c C 4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to this pas