Many people consider Albert Einstein(1879一1955) a genius (天才). This story about him shows that he is also a1scientist.
Einstein often2invitations to give speeches at different3. On these trips, his driver Hans often said to him, "It's a4to drive a genius like you, Dr. Einstein."
One evening, on their way to a university, Einstein said, "I'm so tired. I want to5giving the speech tonight, Hans, but I can't let my audience(观众) down.
"I know what to do," said Hans. "I can give the speech for you. You can6me. I've listened to your speech so many times7I've learned it by heart. No one knows you at this university, so they won't8."
So, they exchanged IDs. At the university, Hans was guided to the9of the hall. Einstein took a seat, listened to Hans give his speech without difficulty and10the applause (鼓掌) at the end.
However, before Hans left, a man shouted, "I'd like to ask you a question." He then asked a very11question and Hans had no idea what he was talking about.
Einstein's face turned white. "Oh, no!" he thought. "Now we're in12."
But Hans just laughed and said, "That's an easy question. Even my13can answer it. Hans, please…"
Einstein stood up and answered the question14They left the university, with Einstein15.A little while later, Hans offered to drive. "No," laughed Einstein. "It's a pleasure to drive a genius like you, Hans."
