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WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz on Stephen Hawking
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does "theoretical" mean in the context of "theoretical physicist"?
Based on practical experience and experiments.
Concerned with the theories and ideas rather than practical applications.
Not real or imaginary.
Related to medical science.
What does "cosmology" refer to?
The study of beauty and cosmetics.
The study of the origins and structure of the universe.
The study of human behavior.
The study of Earth's oceans.
What does "aptitude" mean?
A strong dislike for a subject.
A natural ability or talent for something.
The act of studying for a test.
A physical illness.
What does "unintelligible" mean in the context of Hawking's speech?
Very clear and easy to understand.
Impossible to understand.
Very loud and clear.
Made with a speaking device.
The passage mentions a "dreadful" diagnosis. What does "dreadful" mean?
Causing admiration.
Causing joy or happiness.
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Very simple.
What does "brashness" refer to?
A kind and gentle manner.
Excessive politeness.
Audaciously bold or confident behavior.
A state of shyness.
In this passage, what does "reputation" mean?
The act of being a student.
The general opinion that people have about someone.
A physical problem.
A type of job.
What does "revolutionized" mean?
Made small, insignificant changes.
Caused a complete and dramatic change in something.
Caused something to fail.
Stopped a process.
What does "vigorous" mean when describing a supporter?
Weak and unenthusiastic.
Lazy and inactive.
Strong, healthy, and full of energy.
Quiet and reserved.
What does "recipient" mean?
A person who gives something.
A person who receives something.
A person who makes a decision.
A person who watches a show.
What is the meaning of "lucasian" in this context?
An adjective describing a person's name.
A type of mathematical problem.
A reference to a specific professorship at Cambridge University.
A type of physical illness.
What does "paralyzed" mean?
To have full control over one's body.
To be unable to move all or part of the body.
To be very strong and healthy.
To have a lot of energy.
What is the meaning of "eventually"?
At the beginning of a process.
At some future time or in the end.
Without a clear plan.
In a very quick manner.
The passage mentions a "record-breaking" list. What does "record-breaking" imply?
It did not sell many copies.
It achieved a new, unmatched level of success.
It was a very old book.
It was a very short list.
What does the word "academically" mean?
In a social manner.
Relating to education and scholarship.
In a physical way.
In a musical way.
Hawking's speech became difficult to understand because of his illness.
True
False
Hawking was able to communicate perfectly using a speech-generating device.
True
False
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Hawking's book, A Brief History of Time, was a best-seller for over four years.
True
False
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Hawking became a fellow of the Royal Society before he was diagnosed with ALS.
True
False
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