Passage 3

　　Much has been said and written recently about heroes, chiefly because many people think we have too few of them. There are many different kinds of heroes, but they all seem to have two things in common. First, heroes, by their actions, show the great possibilities of human nature. Second, heroes can also stand the test of time, and their achievements will not be easily forgotten. Because of these qualities, we need to choose our heroes carefully.

　　Olympic track star Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who many people believe is a hero, warns young people to be careful of making heroes of athletes. She hopes that if someone tries to imitate her, it will be because she achieved her goals by working hard. Joyner-Kersee says that a hero should be someone who has made difference in another person’s life.

　　Poet Maya Angelou believes that a hero inspires people to treat others well and to be concerned about the greater good. A hero should show politeness, courage, patience, and strength all the time. (80) A hero should inspire others to follow their concerns with actions that improve the world, even if only in small ways.

　　Author Daniel Boorstin suggest that, “Celebrities are people who make news, but heroes are people who make history.” Thus , if a person is truly worthy to be called a hero, he or she will not be soon forgotten.

　　We all need heroes. We need to be able look up to people who have been there, done that, and succeeded. Many times the greatest heroes are the people we deal with daily—relatives, friends, and neighbours ---who have kept going when it would have been easier to give up. The parent who puts her or his family ahead of a potential athletic career, the grandparent who chooses to stay and work instead of seeking fortune, the teacher who might have made more money at another career but chose to help others ---all these people can be considered as heroes. A hero quietly and steadily sets a good example, and example that inspires others to follow it.

　　11. A good title of this passage is _______.

　　A. Sports Heroes B. There Are No More Heroes

　　C. People Need Heroes D. Everyday Heroes

　　12. There is enough information in this story to show that _______.

　　A. different people have different opinions of who is a hero

　　B. we have fewer heroes today than we did in the past

　　C. a typical person seldom has a chance to become a hero

　　D. young people today really don’t need heroes anymore

　　13. Which words would best describe a hero?

　　A. Two things in common B. Stand the test of time.

　　C. Making more money D. people who make news.

　　14. Why do people need heroes?

　　A. To show how to make news and bring great fame.

　　B. Because most people don’t know how to do the right thing.

　　C. To set a good example for them to follow.

　　D. Because the world is a more different place than it was before.

　　15. The underlined word “celebrities ” means_________.

　　A. heroes B. reporters C. famous people D. sports players

　　答案：DABCC