The world’s     11    (famous) heart surgeon, the Egyptian Professor, Sir Magdi Yacoub, has transplanted more hearts than anyone else. To the countless people whose lives he     12       (transform) and saved, he is a hero. Professor Yacoub     13    (inspire) by his father, who was a general surgeon.

Now 66 years old, pofessor Yacoub still retains his energy and extraordinary enthusiasm for his career. For 43 years, he has dealt with desperate patients     14     combination of poor diet, inactive lifestyle and stress overload have caused them to ask for his help. Because of all these experiences, he is very aware     15     the role of good nutrition and regular exercise in maintaining good health. He eats very well and swims early each morning.

Professor Yacoub’s life is always hectic (狂热).    16    a donor heart has suddenly been found, then an operation has to take place quickly. He works long hours, he says there are no regular hours for a heart surgeon, as the surgery should take place when it needs to be carried out.

For relaxation, professor Yacoub enjoys     17    (cook) and even grows orchids. One dream of     18    is to go to the Amazon one day     19    (see) the rare plants there. He is patron of the Chain of Hope charity,    20    aims to take medical expense to the developing world. Specialist teams give their time free and travel all over the world to places such as Mozambique and Jamaica to train local surgeons in techniques that will save lives.