Duchess of Cornwall celebrates 75th birthday

The speaker opens with acknowledgments to the organizers and attendees, reflecting on life with metaphorical insights. They celebrate personal milestones, particularly a birthday, and discuss historical events and societal changes, highlighting the year 1947 as significant for various reasons.

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the mind's power?

• A powerful engine

• A Zimmer frame

• A racing car

• A soaring eagle

What is one of the consolations the speaker mentions about being invited to the event?

• Enjoying the food

• Celebrating a birthday

• Meeting new people

• Listening to music

In which year did the speaker mention several historical events occurred?

• 1946

• 1945

• 1948

• 1947

What change in education was mentioned by the speaker?

• Introduction of new subjects

• School leaving age raised to 15

• More holidays for students

• New teaching methods

Which university admitted women to full membership according to the speaker?

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Oxford University

• University of Cambridge