Defining and Understanding Heroism

T-Chart: Heroes

As you listen, please add notes in the two columns.

Language Identification

Listen closely and check off each phrase as you hear it.

• which offered instructions on how to build a tree house, tan a hide, or build a soapbox racer
• We decided fairly early on they don't always have to be likeable.
• you can't argue with his bravery for a start, and you can't argue with his style
• So this will always be as series of a personal choices in many ways.
• She actually introduced a sort of modern standard of nursing.
• put in perspective the bravery of other people of that time
• They were these special operations executive
• They were all young women, they all had great loyalty to Britain.
• this story is constantly tragic
• I remember seeing it on the news and the whole world stopped.
• They were the only flight in the air that day that had that information in time
• when you win, we win. When you fall, we fall
• I think thankfully we still do value bravery

Fill in the Blank

As you listen to the story, fill in the blank in each sentence below with the word or phrase that fits best.

• At least we've gone on a fairly simple definition, is one who inspires, is one who has and possibly just a bit of style.
• Get stories, some of which might otherwise be forgotten.
• It was an act of courage, extraordinary courage, by a group of people who were completely .
• That said, I think thankfully we still do value .
• If you grow up to be you will be less than an impressive human being.