We can be heroes: the inspiring people we met around the world in 2024 – part one

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

To be worth it

Wealthy

Witness

To dare

To throw (someone/ something) out

Despite

Relentless

To flee

Harassment

To head (somewhere)

To be struck (by something)

Bitter

Peak

Reassuring

Resilient

Upbeat

To lure (someone)

Breadwinner

To set your sights on something

Palpable

Makeshift

Demeanour

Unwavering

Pejorative

Steadfast

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

1.       What do you know about Cecilia Llusco?

2.       What do you know about Motaz Azaiza?

3.       What do you know about Genet Mekonen?

4.       What do you know about Asom Khan?

5.       What do you know about Nasrin Sotoudeh?

6.       What do you know about Sandra?

7.       In your opinion, who is the greatest hero?

8.       Do you think we should have statues of heroes?

9.       Did you have a hero growing up?

10.     Would you like to have Cecilia’s job?

11.     Do you think photos and videos can change the world?

12.     What’s your attitude to cycling?

13.     Are you inspired by art?

14.     Would you like to visit Iran?

15.     Would you like to be a journalist like Eromo Egbejule who wrote about the last hero?

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