REAL LIFE HEROES

REAL LIFE HEROES

According to scientists, the 12 characteristics of heroism are written below. Choose the ones you feel are important. braveryconvictioncouragedeterminationhelpfulnesshonestyinspirationmoral integrityprotectivenessself-sacrificingselflessnessstrength

Watch the following video, choose one of the episodes and tell your partner why it caught your attention.

Choose one of the following topics and write a short essay expressing your opinion: 1) In your opinion, what makes a person a hero? Which qualities does a hero need? 2) In your opinion, do we have a moral obligation to help a person in trouble if we know a person , if the person is a stranger or if helping puts us in danger...? 3)Why do you think some people are affected by the bystander effect and others aren't?

HIGH FIVE / Unit 1 / VOCABULARY PRACTICE / p.8 Complete the following sentences with the words from the list on page 8:

• Sometimes, people are afraid __________ to help someone else.
• What is your answer? I need a __________.
• If a bear comes near you, don't ___________. Just stay very still.
• If you witness an accident, call ____________.
• Choice, or something that is available as a choice is ______________.
• People can _______ three days without water.
• News and Radio are a type of ___________.
• He made a __________ gesture by offering the last seat on the bus to the old lady.
• It was a regular day. There was nothing ___________ about it.
• A solar eclipse is a magnificent _____________.
• Many times, a ___________ won't come and help.
• I like to __________ interesting people as they walk by.
• I will __________ to make this rabbit disappear.
• Saving a life is an act of __________.
• You can enter the tournament only if your are a __________.
• The soldier received a medal for his __________.
• You will need _____________ your ideas to the class.
• It's not easy ____________ someone who is stronger.
• Don't ________ your sister!
• This is a black-tie _________. You need to dress accordingly.
• If we're not careful, an accident might ________.
• We do ___________ in the science lab.
• Cheating is never ______________.
• Never ___________! Always check beforehand.
• You can show ________ to your friends by understanding how they feel.
• The ___________ of the kidnapping was a young man.
• There are a lot of cars in Eilat but there is a _________ of public transportation options.
• Do you need help? Can I offer some _________?
• I have a special ___________ with my twin.
• The ________ of green plants tells me there's water in this area.
• During a test you can _________ the teacher if you have a question.
• Can you remind me? I have a __________ to forget things.
• I wanted to buy that shirt but, ____________, the price was too high.
• That shirt is not ______________ for the party. Go change!
• My parents have a huge ___________ on me.
• We can't ________ you to wear a mask but we can refuse your entrance.
• When I meet new people I like to ________________ on them.
• I know I can ____________ this difficulty. I just need to work at it.
• Wearing a mask indoors is ____________.