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[English]

(chuckles) Boy, this brings back some memories.

How come? Well, when I was your age,

I was also taken to a university

to be studied.

Because they thought you were really smart?

Because they thought I was clinically insane.

And it wasn't just me.

Did you know that when Albert Einstein

was a little boy, his parents worried

there was something wrong with him?

Because he couldn't comb his hair?

No, that was a choice he made later in life.

When he was young,

he wanted nothing to do with other children,

and would often have extreme temper tantrums.

He sounds like you.

I know. Isn't it great?

Well, to be perfectly honest,

Sheldon has always avoided

children his own age.

Tell 'em about temper tantrums.

They're not temper tantrums,

he just has strong opinions.

(chuckles) Yeah,

like when you yell and stomp your feet,

and slam the door off its hinge.

They're scientists. You can't trick 'em.

And, as for Missy, she's just the opposite.

Loves to be around people and other kids.

Makes friends easy.

Does she have temper tantrums as well?

Nope. She's very even-keeled.

Except for when she's eating.

You put your hand near her face

when she's working on a lamb chop,

she will bite off a finger.

(laughs) Our daughter doesn't bite.

Right here, Thanksgiving, 1986.

Was there anything unusual about your pregnancy?

No, not that I remember. Really?

You cried for, like, seven months.

Those were tears of joy. (weak laugh)

What about all those times you punched me?

Punches of joy.

You're not gonna get much out of Fred and Wilma here.

Why don't you just get crackin' on the kids?

Okay, Sheldon, this first battery of tests measures

basic problem-solving abilities.

Is the Kaufman test or the Wechsler Intelligence Scale?

Are you familiar with those?

It's embarrassing, but I enjoy a little light reading

in the bathroom.

Okay. Are you ready?

Will I be timed? Yes.

Fantastic. (stopwatch clicks)

Okay, Missy,

the first thing we're gonna do is test

your problem-solving ability.

Okay. You ready?

I just have one question.

What's that?

Do you always wear your hair up?

Uh, well, usually at work, yes.

I bet it looks cute down.

Thank you. Okay,

you're all set.

Is that camera gonna be on?

Yes.

Can you move it over to that side?

Why?

If I've learned one thing from school picture day,

it's that I look better from that side.

Sure, I'll move it.

Okay...

And bring it a little closer.

How's that?

Great. Okay.

(sighs) Whenever you're ready. Wait.

Do I have any Oreos in my teeth?

No.

Ready to start? One last thing.

Did you ever think of wearing that white coat with a belt?

No. You should.

'Cause you have a very nice figure,

and it's lost in there.

Hey, check this out.

Did you see Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?

No. You should.

'Cause there's a lot of good science stuff in it.

(laughing)

Kudos on the question

"Which train gets to St. Louis first?"

Hmm.

I have to tell you something.

Why don't you finish the test first.

This can't wait.

The other doctor's got a crush on you.

Oh, dear Lord.

Oh, um...

I don't... I don't think so.

Let's get back to the test.

Okay.

Why? What did you see?

When you're not looking, he stares at your tushy.

(whispering): Really?

Imagine if you wore the belt.

Clever girl.

That would accentuate her buttocks.

I can't watch. Switch it back to Sheldon.

Hot dog, syllogisms.

If all squares are parallelograms,

and all squares are rectangles,

then some parallelograms are rectangles.

Who was this test made for, children?

I'm bored. Turn it back to Missy.

Go ahead.

This question about a train going to "S-T" Louis

makes no sense.

DR. THORPE: It's okay to guess.

Take your time, baby. The meter's running.

(cash register dings)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
memories məˈmɔːriːz A2	noun - the faculty of the mind by which it retains the knowledge of past events or experiences
insane ɪnˈseɪn A2	adjective - affected with a mental or psychological disorder
tantrums ˈtæntrəmz B1	noun - a sudden outburst of anger or frustration, especially in a young child
even-keeled ˈiːvənˌkild B2	adjective - having a calm and steady disposition
pregnancy ˈprɛɡnənsi A2	noun - the state of being pregnant
problem-solving ˈprɑːbləmˌsɑːlvɪŋ B1	noun - the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues
syllogisms ˈsɪlədʒɪzəmz C1	noun - a form of logical argument that applies deductive reasoning
accentuate ækˈsɛntʃuˌeɪt B2	verb - to emphasize or highlight a particular feature
buttocks ˈbʌtəks B1	noun - either of the two large muscles that form the rump
crackin ˈkrækɪŋ A2	verb - to begin or start something
hinge hɪndʒ A2	noun - a jointed or flexible device allowing the turning or pivoting of a part
lamb læm A1	noun - a young sheep
chop tʃɑːp A1	verb - to cut with a sharp blowing sound
figure ˈfɪɡjər A2	noun - the shape of a person's body
scientists ˈsaɪəntɪsts A2	noun - a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences
meter ˈmiːtər A1	noun - a device that measures and records the quantity, degree, or rate of something

Key Grammar Structures

• Because they thought I was clinically insane.

  ➔ Past Simple with 'thought'

  ➔ The verb 'thought' is in the past simple tense, indicating a completed action in the past.

• When he was young, he wanted nothing to do with other children.

  ➔ Past Continuous with 'was'

  ➔ The phrase 'When he was young' uses the past continuous to describe a past situation.

• Is the Kaufman test or the Wechsler Intelligence Scale?

  ➔ Alternative Question with 'or'

  ➔ The use of 'or' presents two options in a question, requiring a choice between them.

• I bet it looks cute down.

  ➔ Present Simple with 'looks'

  ➔ The verb 'looks' is in the present simple tense, used to describe a general truth or habit.

• If all squares are parallelograms, and all squares are rectangles, then some parallelograms are rectangles.

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1)

  ➔ This is a Type 1 conditional sentence, used to express a probable result based on a real condition.