A modern russian hero

A MODERN RUSSIAN HERO

ACROSS CULTURES

What characteristics make а person а hеrо? Choose from the list below.

Justify уоur answers.

• bravеrу
• intelligence
• wealth
• humоur
• kindness
• selfishness
• generosity
• jealousy
• determination

ln which sense do you think the people in the pictures are heroes? Discuss with уоur partner.

Read through to find out.

Sir David Attenborough

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Leonid Roshal

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1. Both these men are world-famous for the work they do.

2. A doctor has to be kind and caring at all times .

3. In order to specialise as a paediatric surgeon he had to continue his studies .

4. He wants to make sure his grandchildren won’t have to rely on a picture book to know what animals look like.

5. Every aspect of Professor Roshal’s work has to do with children.

6. He loves to share his passion for the natural world .

7. Brad Pitt’s interview will be broadcast live on a prime-time entertainment programme.

8. The interests they had as small boys continued into adulthood.

9. Both Sir David Attenborough and Professor Leonid Roshal are modern heroes .

10. He is best known for his amazing documentaries which are often shown on television.

Both Professor Roshal and Sir David Attenborough are professional men who have a passion for their work. They both work in the field of science but in different areas. Professor Roshal works in the area of medicine and Sir David Attenborough is a zoologist. They both showed interest in their chosen careers from an early age and through their work they have both gained prestigious titles.

Both men are concerned with children but in different ways. Professor Roshal specialized in paediatric surgery and has been called the ‘Children’s Doctor of the World’. Sir Richard Attenborough is very outspoken on environmental causes. Through his influential position as a broadcaster he hopes to ensure we preserve our natural world for our grandchildren and future generations.

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