Unit 3 Activity 7 Listen and complete the notes.

Interviewer: Today’s programme is about space travel. I’m talking to an astronaut from CNSA. Hello, we’re interested to hear about your experiences in space. When did you join CNSA?

Astronaut: Six years ago.

Interviewer: And how many times have you flown in a spaceship?

Astronaut: Two times.

Interviewer: How did you feel when you were in the spaceship?

Astronaut: I enjoyed it. It was very exciting.

Interviewer: Have you worked on the space station?

Astronaut: Yes, I have. I’ve already been there twice.

Interviewer: Have you seen the earth from the space station?

Astronaut: Yes, I have. It’s very blue, and very beautiful.

Interviewer: How wonderful! How did you feel when you saw it?

Astronaut: I was so happy. I wanted to cry.

Interviewer: I’m sure. Tell me, why did you decide to become an astronaut?

Astronaut: I’ve always been interested in space. It’s so exciting!

Interviewer: Do you think there’s life on other planets?

Astronaut: Yes, I do. The universe is so big. There are so many galaxies, and so many solar systems.

Interviewer: But we haven’t found anything yet.

Astronaut: We’ve only just begun to look. Give us time!

Interviewer: (laughing)Another hundred years maybe? Well, thank you for talking to us. It’s been great to talk to you.

Astronaut: Thank you.