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Why does the writer refer to the guitar incident? Which idea does it support?

The writer was referring to the guitar incident because he also thought he was trying to do something that was usually done by everyone but it was too difficult for him. He should have done something that was within his calibre. It supports Hawking’s idea of the disabled doing what they are good at.


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What general conclusion does the writer draw from this comparison?

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What is the scientist’s message for the disabled?

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The writer expresses his great gratitude to Stephen Hawking. What is the gratitude for?

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Complete the following sentences taking their appropriate parts from both the boxes below.

(i) There was his assistant on the line…


(ii) You get fed up with people asking you to brave…


(iii) There he was……


(iv) You look at his eyes which can speak, ……


(v) It doesn’t do much good to know ……..


A


● tapping at a little switch in his hand.


● and I told him.


● that there are people


● as if you have a courage account


● and they are saying something huge and urgent


B


● trying to find the words on his computer.


● I had come in a wheelchair form India.


● on which you are too lazy to draw a cheque.


● smiling with admiration to see you breathing still.


● it is hard to tell what.