1 In pairs, talk about who your heroes are.
1 Are they real or fictional?
2 What special skills do they have?
3 Who is your favourite hero in a film? What did you think of them?
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2 In pairs, complete the sentences with the words from the box. Use a dictionary to help you.
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crime fighters Innocent justice system others save villains
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1 The opposite of ‘guilty’ is innocent
2 Not all superhero film characters are crime fighters ; some of them are bad guys.
3Another word for bad guys is villains
4Police officers, lawyers and judges work in the justice system .
5People who work for charities spend their time helping others.
6The emergency services save us from danger.
3 Listen to a radio programme and choose the correct answers.
1 Mazen says that superheroes
a are less popular now than they were in the 1930s.
b tend to be unpopular when society has problems.
c are more popular now than they were in the 1930s
. 2 What, according to Rola, is the problem with superheroes?
a They take the law into their own hands.
b They make the police look bad.
c They sometimes accidentally hurt innocent people.
3What reason does Mazen give for the popularity of superhero films?
a They use modern technology.
b You can watch them on computers.
c They are a chance to escape from real life.
4 SPEAKING In pairs, ask and answer the questions. Justify your answers.
1 Which superpower(s) would you like to have?
2 Are superhero comic books and films relevant to our lives?
3 Are real-life superheroes fantastic or ridiculous?
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5 REFLECT | Society What should you do/not do if you see somebody who needs help? Discuss in groups.
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6 In pairs, discuss a time you did something brave. Present the story to the class.
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