Ⅲ. Read and answer the questions.
① What makes a hero? Many people think heroes are those with superpowers or famous historical figures, but that’s not true. A hero is someone who shows bravery, courage and selflessness in daily life. They don’t need to do amazing things; instead, they go out of their way to help others and make a positive difference. Heroes can be our family, teachers, neighbours or even strangers, and we can easily find them around us.
② One key quality of a hero is courage. Courage doesn’t mean being fearless, but being afraid yet moving forward. Heroes stand up for what is right, even when others disagree. They face difficulties directly instead of running away. For example, a student who protects a classmate from a bully(欺凌) shows real courage, taking risks to help those in need.
③ Another important quality is selflessness. Heroes put others’ needs before their own. They help others without seeking fame, money or rewards, acting out of true kindness. A volunteer who spends free time helping the homeless or the elderly is selfless, giving up their time to make others’ lives better.
④ Besides, heroes encourage others. They set good examples, giving us hope in hard times. As writer Joseph Campbell said: “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Heroes dedicate themselves to meaningful things, like helping others or making the world fairer.
⑤ In conclusion, heroes are ordinary people with great courage and kindness. They don’t need fame or special abilities. Each of us can be a hero by being kind, brave and ready to help others, making a difference in our own small way.
()1. Which of the following is true about courage according to Paragraph 2?
A. Courage means never being fearless.
B. Heroes with courage always disagree with others.
C. A person with courage never feels afraid of bullies.
D. Protecting others even when it’s risky is a sign of courage.
()2. What’s the structure of the passage?
A. ①②—③④—⑤
B. ①②③④—⑤
C. ①—②③—④⑤
D. ①—②③④—⑤
()3. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Heroes with superpowers
B. From a volunteer to a hero
C. The qualities that make a hero
D. Famous heroes in history and today
4. What qualities do you think are important to be a hero?

1. D 2. D 3. C 4. One possible version: Courage, selflessness and kindness.

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，包含细节理解、文章结构、主旨大意及开放类题型。解题思路如下：1. 第1题需定位到第2段，提取关于“勇气”的描述，逐一比对选项判断正误；2. 第2题需分析各段落的逻辑关系，明确文章的结构层次；3. 第3题需梳理全文核心内容，提炼主旨确定最佳标题；4. 第4题需结合原文中提到的英雄品质，用准确的英语作答。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：定位第2段，原文指出“Courage doesn’t mean being fearless, but being afraid yet moving forward. For example, a student who protects a classmate from a bully shows real courage, taking risks to help those in need.” 选项A与原文“勇气不意味着无畏”相悖；选项B中“总是不同意别人”与原文“即使他人不同意也坚持正义”不符；选项C“从不害怕欺凌”与“勇气是虽害怕仍前进”矛盾；选项D“冒险保护他人是勇气的表现”符合原文例子，故选D。
2. 文章结构题：第①段引出“英雄的定义”；第②③④段分别阐述英雄的三个核心品质（勇气、无私、鼓励他人）；第⑤段总结全文。因此结构为①—②③④—⑤，故选D。
3. 主旨大意题：全文围绕“成为英雄所需的品质”展开，选项A（有超能力的英雄）、B（从志愿者到英雄）、D（历史与当代著名英雄）均偏离主旨，选项C“成为英雄的品质”贴合核心，故选C。
4. 开放表达题：结合原文第②段的courage、第③段的selflessness、第④段的kindness，提炼作答即可。
【答案】
1. D 2. D 3. C 4. Courage, selflessness and kindness.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、文章结构分析
【点评】
本题是一篇关于英雄品质的英语阅读理解题，题型全面，涵盖常规阅读考点，既考查学生的信息定位与判断能力，也考查对文章主旨的把握及开放表达能力，难度适中，适合初中阶段学生练习。
【难度系数】
0.6