Listening - What Makes a Hero?

Watch the video and complete the activities below.

ACTIVITIES

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice (Interpretation)

Choose the correct option based on the video.

1. According to the video, what do Harry Potter, Katniss Everdeen, and Frodo have in common?

a) They all live in the same fantasy world.

b) They are all variants of the same hero template.

c) They were all created by Joseph Campbell.

d) They all fail their first mission.

2. What is the "Monomyth"?

a) A story that is only told once.

b) A modern type of superhero movie.

c) A universal pattern of the hero's journey found in myths.

d) A book written by Katniss Everdeen.

3. Where does the hero’s journey begin and end?

a) In a special, magical world.

b) At the "Crisis" stage.

c) In the hero's ordinary world.

d) Inside a dark cave.

4. What happens during the "Crisis" stage (six o'clock)?

a) The hero receives a mysterious message.

b) The hero faces their darkest hour and possibly death.

c) The hero slays a small monster to practice.

d) The hero meets a wise mentor.

5. Why does the hero's journey myth keep getting updated in human culture?

a) Because people forget the old stories.

b) Because we reflect on our own lives through these symbolic stories.

c) Because movie studios need new ideas to make money.

d) Because modern heroes don't face real problems.

Exercise 2: True, False, or Not Given

Decide if the statements are True (T), False (F), or Not Given (NG) according to the video.

1. Katniss Everdeen’s "call to adventure" happens when her sister's name is called in the lottery.

True

False

Not Given

2. The "Assistance" stage usually involves a mentor who is younger and faster than the hero.

True

False

Not Given

3. The video mentions that in real life, we don't literally slay dragons, but we face scary problems.

True

False

Not Given

4. Joseph Campbell won an Oscar for his influence on modern cinematography.

True

False

Not Given

5. After the journey, the hero returns to their old life, but their status quo is upgraded.

True

False

Not Given

Exercise 3: Gap Fill

Fill in the blanks with the exact words used in the video.

1. "The hero receives a mysterious message, an , a challenge."

2. "The hero crosses the from his normal safe home and enters the special world."

3. "Our hero solves a , slays a monster, or escapes from a trap."

4. "This quest has changed the hero; he has his old life."

5. "In the you fear to enter lies the treasure you seek."