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“Nothing is forever, George,” said Eric.

Adapted from George’s “Secret Key to the Universe” by Lucy and Stephen Hawking

Word Meanings

glossy smooth and shiny

nanosecond one billionth of a second

mechanical relating to or operated by a machine
oath a solemn promise or declaration

enlightenment the state of having knowledge or understanding

cleverer more intelligent or skillful

fanfare a short ceremonial tune played on brass instruments
vast extremely large in size or extent

particles small units of matter

nuclear fusion the process in which two atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier
nucleus, releasing energy

COMPREHENSION EXERCISES

A. Tick () the correct answer.

1. What is the name of the powerful computer in the story?
(a) Galaxy

(b) Cosmos

(c) Nebula

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