In this article, we delve into the story of Michael Collins, the astronaut who piloted the command module during the historic Apollo 11 mission. Despite not walking on the Moon like his fellow astronauts, Collins played a crucial role in the mission’s success.
Today’s movie
BBC Learning English: 6 Minute English
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhgRjqgrgkk
Listening Quiz
Let’s test your knowledge with a quiz about the content discussed in the video:
Q1: What was the name of the first animal, a dog, to go into space?
Q2: What term describes a person who is the first to do something?
Q3: What did Michael Collins describe as ‘the loneliest man in history’?
Q4: Which term best describes the bond that developed between the Apollo 11 astronauts?
Q5: What word can be used interchangeably with ‘pioneer’?
Vocabulary
Let’s review some key vocabulary from the discussion:
The camaraderie among the team members made the project successful.
Marie Curie was a pioneer in the field of radioactivity research.
Steve Jobs was a trailblazer in the tech industry, revolutionizing personal computing.
The writer sought solitude in the mountains to find inspiration for his novel.
The old man led a lonely life after his family moved away.