Stephen William Hawking, (born 1942) is a British theoretical physicist. Hawking is the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. He is known for his contributions to the fields of cosmology and quantum gravity, especially in the context of black holes, and his popular works in which he discusses his own theories and cosmology in general.
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As the world's largest stone structure, the Great Wall is considered one of the wonders of the world, but it is just one of the many architectural masterpieces and cultural heritage sites that dot the landscape of China and South Korea. From the Forbidden City, which houses the imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties, to ancient Qufu, which features the 5th-century temple, cemetery and family mansion of Confucious, students will take a vivid look at some of China's legendary sites. I
The legendary city of Carthage on the coast of present-day Tunisia was the home of Hannibal, whom many historians call the greatest military commander of all time. Descendants of the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians were the undisputed rulers of the sea by the third century BCE, dotting the Mediterranean region with busy trading outposts. In a battle for supremacy of the ancient world, Hannibal attacked Rome with an enormous army, which included dozens of war elephants.
The New English Course is a four-level course for learners of English. Level 1 takes beginners and false beginners to a point at which they can use English fluently for simple practical purposes.
