2nd Intermediate - Heroes and Role Models

Watch the video up to minute 4.25 and take notes. Answer the following questions:

• What are the qualities of a hero?
• What are the qualities of a role model?
• Who's your hero?
• Who's your role model?

Answers:A hero is honorable, courageous, strong to stand up for what he believes and for those who don't have the courage. A hero just goes in and does it. Generosity. He makes tough decissions, transforms a situation in a positive way.
A role model is inspirational, honest, strong, fair, determined, open, acts and speaks honestly. does the right thing in a difficult situation, has a positive attitude, is responsible and leads other people, shows empathy and is compassionate. He is not perfect but strong to do the right thing.
Heroes and role models: my sister, mom, an Australian soccer player, Mother Theresa, Oprah Winfrey, my parents, grandparents, the Dalai Lama, a teacher, people in the military, police officers, doctors, friends, family and teachers.


Now some music. You too can be a hero. Listen and complete the blanks (select the text to see the answers):



Hall of Fame - The Script

Yeah, you could be the __ greatest
You can be the best
You can be the King Kong banging on your __ chest
You could beat the world
You could beat the war
You could talk to God, go banging on His __ door

You can throw your hands up
You can beat the __ clock
You can move a mountain
You can break rocks
You can be a master
Don't wait for __ luck
Dedicate yourself and you can find yourself


Standing in the hall of fame
And the world's gonna know your __ name
Cause you burn with the brightest __ flame
And the world's gonna know your __ name
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

You can go the __ distance
You can run the mile
You can walk straight through hell with a smile
You can be a hero
You can get the __ gold
Breaking all the records they thought would never be broke

Do it for your __ people
Do it for your pride
You're never gonna know if you never even try
Do it for your__ country
Do it for your name
Cause there gonna be a day

When you're standing in the hall of fame
And the world's gonna know your __ name
Cause you burn with the brightest __ flame
And the world's gonna know your __ name
And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

You'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

Be a champion

Be students
Be teachers
Be __ politicians
Be preachers

Be believers
Be leaders
Be __ astronauts
Be champions
Be truth __ seekers