The loneliest man in history - 6 Minute English

Improve your English vocabulary and listening in just six minutes! Can you imagine being left in a capsule orbiting the Moon all by yourself, while your team mates go walk on the surface and become the first two humans to do so in history? That's what happened to the late Michael Collins in 1969. Neil and Georgina talk about the Apollo 11 astronaut, and teach you related vocabulary.
This week's question:
The first animal that went into space was a Russian dog. It was 1957. What was the dog’s name?
a) Irina
b) Laika
c) Anastasia
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
pioneer
the first person to do something or go somewhere
camaraderie
friendship or trust created by being together for some time
bond
a connection or shared link
go down in history
become famous
trailblazer
someone who does something revolutionary or for the first time
solitude
being alone
This episode of 6 Minute English was originally published as a web exclusive on bbclearningenglish.com. To download the audio and a transcript, go to:
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camaraderie - a sense of trust and friendship after long time together
pioneer/trailblazer - one, who did something for first time ever
solitude - state of being alone

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Trailblazer is an interesting word. it sounds a bravery act, a heroic act. The first person who dared to do something . I have never given a chance to be a trailblazer; I suppose for being among the billions of insignificant ones on earth. They say be content what you are and you've
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b) Laika

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I wish to go to moon. Thought for sure i have gone there atleast once through adream

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If one day i get a chance to possess a dog, the name of it will be “Laika”

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In my opinion if I was on the moon it would be boring to be there. Actually some people who are afraid of loneliness they would have a new phobia. I can call it like a cosmophobia. Moon have secrets. I am pretty much sure that one day people will visit moon. The moon doesn't have oxygen, it's impossible to live there. Some scientists said there was a water. Maybe one day it might be pleasant place to live

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It is b, Laika and sadly it didn't survive

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