Question

A1. Complete the following sentences :  2

(i) Dr Hawking firmly believes that ……………………..

(ii) ………………………….. have been bestowed on Dr Hawking.

Though confined to a wheel chair with no control over his body save a finger

and with a computer to help him express his thoughts. Dr Hawking is an authority

on profound subjects of science. Numerous honorary doctorates and awards have

been bestowed on him. He is a Fellow of The Royal Society and a Member of the US

National Academy of Sciences.

In spite of being considered Einstein’s equal in intelligence, Dr Hawking is a very

humble man. A simple, down to earth man, he has authored many books dealing

with his awesome ideas keeping a layman in mind. His writing is full of wit and

humour. His style is so lucid that non-scientists can also understand him. His book,

“A Brief History of Time” is one of the best selling books of our times.

On being asked, how he feels about having the dreadful ALS, Dr Hawking, the

quintessence of optimism and hope, says, “Not very different from the rest. I try

and lead as normal a life as possible, and not think about my condition or regret the

things it prevents me from doing, which are not many.”​

Answer 1

An epitome of courage

• (i) Dr Hawking firmly believes that in the next millenium, science will discover the core secrets of the universe, its origin, its history and maybe even predict its ultimate demise.

• (ii) Numerous honorary doctorates and awards have been bestowed on Dr. Hawking.

More information:

Dr. Stephen Hawking was a theoretical physicist. He is considered as one of the greatest minds of twentieth century.

His notable works include Hawking radiation by black holes, Hawking energy measuring the bending of light, etc.

His authored book 'A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes' contains interesting and wonderful details of the universe.