Professor Stephen Hawking addresses Headway conference

Professor Stephen Hawking addresses Headway conference

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The transcript covers a series of events and reflections, starting with guidelines on photography at an event, followed by personal reflections on the year 2016 and past experiences with notable figures. It then describes receiving an unexpected invitation from Cambridge University for Professor Hawking to attend a conference. The transcript concludes with a warm welcome and introduction for Professor Hawking, highlighting the honor of his presence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason given for not using flash photography during the event?

It is against the venue's policy.

It can disturb the speaker.

It is a safety hazard.

It can damage the photographs.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which notable event did Headway Suffolk's chairman and the narrator attend?

A meeting at the United Nations

A garden party at Buckingham Palace

A conference at Cambridge University

A dinner at the White House

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the narrator meet at 10 Downing Street?

The Countess of Wessex

Queen Elizabeth II

David Cameron and John Major

Stephen Hawking

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's initial reaction to the letter from Cambridge University?

Confusion about the sender

Disappointment thinking the invitation was declined

Excitement about the invitation

Joy at receiving a personal letter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the narrator plan to introduce Professor Hawking at the conference?

With a humorous anecdote

By listing his achievements

Simply by welcoming him warmly

By reading a prepared speech