The key answer of exercise 3
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 6 - Presentation and Practice 1 for the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 1 with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella e Margaret Layton from Zanichelli
Question
Read the texts again and answer the questions.
Answer
- Einstein was creative and clever as a child. However, he took a long time to speak his native language, German, well.
- When Einstein was about 5 years old, his father gave him a compass to play with. He became interested in the movement of the needle and speculated that something hidden behind things made them work.
- Einstein felt shy and anxious in social gatherings and with friends.
- Valentina Tereshkova became famous as the first woman in space in 1963. She volunteered for the Soviet space program, and her bravery, along with her 126 parachute jumps, led to her selection for the mission.
- No, Valentina Tereshkova didn't go to school until she was 8, and she left school when she was 16.
- Tereshkova was selected for the Soviet space program because of her interest in parachuting and her 126 parachute jumps. Despite lacking experience as a pilot, her bravery and unique qualifications contributed to her selection.
- Tereshkova's training included tests to determine how confident she was alone for long periods of time. The training was extensive, and she underwent it along with four other women. Only Tereshkova eventually went into space, earning her the title 'Hero of the Soviet Union.'
- Stephen Hawking displayed bravery when, at the age of 21, he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and given only two years to live. Despite the prognosis, he remained brave and continued his research to unravel the mysteries of the universe.
- Stephen Hawking's attractive qualities include his fascinating personality, great sense of humor, and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively, making him an interesting and engaging figure for others.
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