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If anyone can be called a scientific giant after Albert Einstein, that person must be Stephen Hawking. On March 14, 2018, the world-famous British scientist died at 76 in Cambridge, UK.
Stephen Hawking was born on January 8, 1942 in England. When he was a boy, he 1 to study how things worked. His father wanted him to 2 a doctor, but he didn't want to. He had great 3 in science.
Hawking got a very serious 4 called ALS at the age of 21. He couldn't walk or speak. Only three of his fingers could move. He could only communicate with others by computer. At first, Hawking was very sad. Later he 5 to see his life in a different way. He worked 6 and went on with his studies. Then he made some great 7 in science. He wrote many great books. The most 8 one is A Brief History of Time. In the book, he explains the 9 and end of the universe. He also wrote books for 10, like George and the Bing Bang(《乔治的宇宙大爆炸》). They help kids learn about space. And he gave speeches at universities. His unusual life encourages many young people.
Hawking has left us. But just as his children said after his death, Hawking's works and spirits will live on for many years.
