Chapter 6 - Heroes

Chapter 6 Heroes

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1. journey (n)

• A trip; usually a long one

• We took a journey across Asia and it took 1 month.

2. Intelligence (n)

• The ability to learn and understand things

• She has beauty and intelligence.

3. To struggle (v)

• To try and do something that is difficult or to fight something

• Sometimes I struggle to finish my homework during study hall.

4. dangerous (adj)

• Likely to harm (hurt) people; not safe

• It is dangerous to ride a motorcycle without a helmet!

Fill in the Blank

I want to take a __________ around the world!

Multiple Choice

Playing with fire is ________

• intelligence

• struggle

• dangerous

Fill in the Blank

___________ is an important quality that heroes have. They are very smart.

5. to succeed

• To do well; to do what you tried to do

• She succeeded when she took her driving test.

6. safety (n)

• Being free from danger or harm

• Your safety is important to us.

7. mentor (n)

• An older and wiser person who helps a younger person (like a teacher)

• Seniors like to be mentors to new 10th graders.

Multiple Choice

What is the verb for "success"?

• to successful

• to success

• to succeed

Fill in the Blank

Mr. Miyagi is a __________ in the movie "Karate Kid". He teaches Daniel many things.

Fill in the Blank

What word means " a long trip"

8. to affect

• To touch or to make someone feel strong emotions

• The movie affected me. I cried when I watched it.

9. treasure (n)

• A group of valuable things such as gold, silver, and jewelry

• The pirate found the treasure.

10. opportunity (n)

• A chance or a time to do something

• You have the opportunity to speak French in Leysin!

11. to protect (v)

• To make sure something or someone is safe

• Parents want to protect their children.

Multiple Choice

What word means "To touch or to make someone feel strong emotions"

• to affect

• to struggle

• to protect

Multiple Choice

Spiderman wants __________ his girlfriend Gwen Stacy from danger.

• to affect

• to protect

• to succeed

Fill in the Blank

What word means "A group of valuable things such as gold, silver, and jewelry"

12. to defeat (v)

• To beat or to win against

• Can Spiderman defeat his enemy The Lizard?

13. to fail (v)

• To not be successful

• I failed my vocabulary quiz so I need to study harder.

14. adventure (n)

• A new and exciting journey or activity (often dangerous)

• Living in Switzerland is new adventure for you.

Multiple Choice

What word means "To beat or to win against"

• to protect

• to defeat

• to fail

Multiple Choice

I like ____________ movies.

• opportunity

• treasure

• adventure

Fill in the Blank

What word means "An older and wiser person who helps a younger person"?

Multiple Choice

I studied a lot so I don't think I will _________ my test.

• fail

• defeat

• succeed

Multiple Choice

Sometimes I ___________ when I learn new things.

• affect

• protect

• struggle