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Mark : Um, he died on the 25th of August, 2012. He had been suffering
from heart diseases.
Reporter : How was his health at that time?
Mark : He had undergone a heart surgery just a month ago. He was elderly.
Reporter : Ok. And, when did he set foot on the moon?
Mark : On July 21, 1969, when he was just 39 years old.
Reporter : Can you tell me how he handled his historical expedition?
Mark : He took it simply … as a profession.
Reporter : I'm really impressed with his modesty and simplicity. Was he
from a rich family?
Mark : No, no. He was born in western Ohio and came from a poor family.
Reporter : Lastly, how was he to his family?
Mark : Very loving and encouraging.
Reporter : Do you want to say something through our media?
Mark : Of course! When you walk along the way under the full
and bright moon, please wink your eyes at it in the name of Neil
Armstrong.
Reporter : Thank you very much.
Mark : You are welcome.
C. Activate yourself
1. Now work in pairs. Student 'A' plays the role of a reporter and student ‘B’ is an
interviewer. Student 'A' asks contextual questions to student ‘B’ and student ‘B’
answers.
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