Professor Stephen Hawking addresses Headway conference

The transcript describes the journey of using assistive technology for communication. Initially, a computer expert from California provided a program to help select words using a switch. Later, a more advanced program by Intel, controlled by a sensor, was adopted. The user sends typed messages to a speech synthesizer, which produces a recognizable voice. Despite technological advancements, the user remains attached to the original synthesized voice.

Who helped the narrator by providing a computer program for communication?

• A teacher from Texas

• An engineer from Florida

• A computer expert in California

• A scientist from New York

What is the name of the program developed by Intel that the narrator uses?

• c bird

• d fish

• b dog

• a cat

How does the narrator control the Intel program?

• Through eye-tracking technology

• With a sensor detecting cheek movements

• By voice commands

• Using a foot pedal

What does the narrator use to convert typed messages into speech?

• A text-to-speech app

• A digital assistant

• A speech synthesizer

• A voice recorder

Why does the narrator choose to keep the current voice of the speech synthesizer?

• It is the only available option

• It is recommended by experts

• It is a personal identifier

• It sounds more natural