Listen to this article about four worldwide famous people and their achievements in life. Then, try to answer the questions below ...

Leonardo da Vinci

1.

When did this Italian painter live? 

  from 1452 to 1519.
  from 1504 to 1519.

2.

  The Mona Lisa was stolen.
  The Mona Lisa was found again.

Amelia Earheart

3.

In 1928 this aviator became the first woman ... 

  to fly across the Atlantic Ocean as a passenger.
  to fly across the Pacific Ocean as a passenger.

4.

In 1932, Amelia Earheart ... 

   completed a solo transatlantic flight. 
   flew around the world. 

5.

  She disappeared over the Atlantic in 1947.
  She disappeared over the Pacific in 1937.

Walt Disney

6.

When did Disney create Mickey Mouse?

  In 1928.
  In 1938.

7.

Was Mickey Mouse successful? 

  Yes. He received over 20,000 letters a day.
  Yes. He became the most popular animated cartoon character.

Neil Armstrong

8.

When did Armstrong step on to the moon? 

  On July 12, 1959.
  On July 20, 1969.

9.

When he was walking on the moon, he said ...

  "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
  "This is one small step for men, one giant leap for mankind."  

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