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Katalin Karikó Nobel-díjas kutató sokat utazik, amióta elnyerte az elismerést . Stockholmba utazott a díjátadóra , és részt vett egy fogadáson Karl XVI. Gustaf svéd király társaságában . Kedves személyes emlékekkel beszélt ruhaválasztásáról. Karikó sok meghívást kap, de a fárasztó utazás miatt sokat vissza kell utasítania.
Translation
Since being awarded the Nobel Prize, Katalin Karikó, the acclaimed researcher, has been travelling frequently. She travelled to Stockholm for the award ceremony and attended a reception with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. She fondly recounted personal memories about her choice of attire. Karikó receives many invitations; however, due to the tiring nature of travel, she has to decline many of them.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: Where did Katalin Karikó travel to for the award ceremony?
Katalin Karikó traveled to Stockholm for the award ceremony.
Question 2: Why does Katalin Karikó decline many invitations?
Katalin Karikó declines many invitations because traveling is tiring.
Exercise: Vocabulary
Nobel-díjas - Nobel laureate
elismerés(n.) - recognition
díjátadó(n.) - award ceremony
társaság(n.) - company
meghívás(n.) - invitation
vissza - back
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▌17/10/2024
Katalin Karikó, the esteemed Hungarian researcher, recently shared insights into how her life has evolved following her receipt of the Nobel Prize. Karikó was awarded this illustrious honour last December in Stockholm, Sweden. She recalls her journey to the Swedish capital, where fellow passengers, including the pilot, were aware of her significant destination, leading to numerous congratulations.
Upon the day following her award ceremony, Karikó was invited to a reception hosted by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Contrary to her expectations of an intimate audience, she found herself among 150 guests. Seated between the Swedish King and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Karikó partook in discussions that ranged from the King's visits to Hungary, notably for hunting, to the Prime Minister seeking her advice on his upcoming trip to Hungary.
Karikó recounted the importance of personal touches in her wardrobe choice for the Nobel events, mentioning assistance from designer Csézy and her fondness for clothes knitted by her mother. Such personal items, like her beloved blue-and-white striped sweater, evoke cherished memories and played a part in her Nobel lecture presentation.
Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó Reflects on Life Changes (Illustration)
An unexpected outcome of this prestigious accolade has been her increased travel commitments. Over the past four years, Karikó has traversed the globe extensively and confessed to feeling fatigued by the constant journeys marked by missed connections and long transit times. Despite receiving numerous invitations for engagements, she has had to decline many due to scheduling constraints. "Other awards don't come as often post-Nobel," she noted.
In a candid reflection on her personal life, Karikó mentioned the unwavering support and companionship of her husband, with whom she has been married for nearly 44 years. Their shared routines, including morning swims and evening meals, strengthen their bond despite her busy travel schedule.
Amidst the acclaim, however, public understanding of Karikó's work remains varied. An episode from the Hungarian reality show "Nyerő Páros" highlighted this gap in awareness. Participants struggled to identify Karikó during a guessing game, with some mistaking her for a fashion designer. Such moments underscore the contrast between scientific recognition and broader public knowledge.
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