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35 1st in the World
Just like the first time we started walking after being born, everything in
this world has a first.
Pictures of some famous persons who have been declared to be the ‘Firsts
of the World’ are given below. Read their descriptions and put a tick (3)
on their correct names.
She is the first Muslim Prime He is the first doctor to perform He is the first man to reach
Minister of a country. human heart transplant surgery. South Pole.
1 2 3
Sheikh Hasina Dr. Chris Barnard Rikey Amundsen
Benazir Bhutto Dr. Clive Bernard Richard Amundsen
Theresa May Dr. Christiaan Bernard Roald Amundsen
He is the first man tourist in He is the first man to reach She is the first woman to reach
space. North Pole. North Pole.
4 5 6
John Tito Robert Peary Frances Phipps
Dennis Tito Richard Peary Joshua Phipps
Robert Tito Ronald Peary Julie Phipps
She is the first woman He is the first man to go into He is the first man to set foot
cosmonaut of the world. space. on the moon.
7 8 9
Kalpana Chawla Alex Gagarin Tom Armstrong
Valentina Tereshkova Yaku Gagarin Neil Armstrong
Sunita Williams Yuri Gagarin Rex Armstrong
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