题目
W Who's a hero these days? In an era of heightened heroism, the word hero has become more common. We use hero to describe both victims and volunteers of all kinds of difficulties and achievements. Who are the heroes among us?2 In the days leading up to a mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona, many described Dory Stoddard as a hero. Dory gave his life for his wife, Mary. When Dory heard shots ring out, he immediately fell on top of his wife to shelter her from the hail of bullets. At the memorial service, the president said, "Dory didn't die a hero; he lived a hero." Long known for his remarkable spirit and love of humanity, Dory Stoddard died as he had always lived: assisting others.3 Dory Stoddard was a civilian hero, who acted instinctively with courage and grace when caught up in extraordinary circumstances. But about what first responders, whose job is, in the words of the widow of a fallen police officer, to "rush toward danger"?4 In Toronto, Canada, downtown life stopped when more than 11,000police officers and other emergency responders marched solemnly through the streets to honor Sergeant Ryan Russell, a 35-year-old "good man and good cop", who believed deeply in his commitment to protect and serve. Sgt. Russell moved quickly to protect others from harm. He tried to stop a drunk driver in a stolen snowplow with only his police automobile and his goodwill to help others. Sadly, Sgt. Russell was unable to stop the drunk driver and was killed in the effort.It used to be that the word hero was reserved for those who performed acts of distinct courage beyond the call of duty. A soldier who runs through gunfire to rescue other military personnel is as a hero. So are larger-than-life leaders such as Nelson Mandela, who emerged after 27 years in jail, confirmed in a solitary chamber. He made the choice not to be bitter, and worked hard as Africa's first black president to establish harmony and helped society reconcile its conflicts.But today, our heroes are average men and women, "everyday heroes" to whom we can say people like us.
W Who's a hero these days? In an era of heightened heroism, the word hero has become more common. We use hero to describe both victims and volunteers of all kinds of difficulties and achievements. Who are the heroes among us?2 In the days leading up to a mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona, many described Dory Stoddard as a hero. Dory gave his life for his wife, Mary. When Dory heard shots ring out, he immediately fell on top of his wife to shelter her from the hail of bullets. At the memorial service, the president said, "Dory didn't die a hero; he lived a hero." Long known for his remarkable spirit and love of humanity, Dory Stoddard died as he had always lived: assisting others.3 Dory Stoddard was a civilian hero, who acted instinctively with courage and grace when caught up in extraordinary circumstances. But about what first responders, whose job is, in the words of the widow of a fallen police officer, to "rush toward danger"?4 In Toronto, Canada, downtown life stopped when more than 11,000police officers and other emergency responders marched solemnly through the streets to honor Sergeant Ryan Russell, a 35-year-old "good man and good cop", who believed deeply in his commitment to protect and serve. Sgt. Russell moved quickly to protect others from harm. He tried to stop a drunk driver in a stolen snowplow with only his police automobile and his goodwill to help others. Sadly, Sgt. Russell was unable to stop the drunk driver and was killed in the effort.It used to be that the word hero was reserved for those who performed acts of distinct courage beyond the call of duty. A soldier who runs through gunfire to rescue other military personnel is as a hero. So are larger-than-life leaders such as Nelson Mandela, who emerged after 27 years in jail, confirmed in a solitary chamber. He made the choice not to be bitter, and worked hard as Africa's first black president to establish harmony and helped society reconcile its conflicts.But today, our heroes are average men and women, "everyday heroes" to whom we can say people like us.
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答案
最终答案： 本文探讨了“英雄”的含义在当今社会的演变。过去，英雄往往指那些做出超越职责的英勇行为的人。而如今，英雄的定义更加宽泛，涵盖了那些在日常生活中展现出勇气、无私和奉献精神的普通人。他们可能是为了保护他人而牺牲的平民，也可能是为了维护正义而献身的警察。这些“日常英雄”的事迹提醒我们，英雄并非遥不可及，他们就在我们身边，激励着我们所有人。
解析
考查要点：本题主要考查学生对文章主题的理解能力，以及分析作者观点和论证方法的能力。需要学生从多个例子中提炼出“英雄”定义的演变过程，并理解其背后的社会意义。
解题核心思路：
- 抓住主题句：文章首段点明“hero”一词在当代的泛化现象，结尾段总结“日常英雄”的内涵。
- 对比分析：通过对比历史上的英雄（如士兵、曼德拉）与当代英雄（平民、急救人员），理解定义的扩大化。
- 例子与论点的关系：Dory和Sgt. Russell的例子分别对应“本能的英雄行为”和“职业使命驱动的奉献”，共同支撑“英雄即普通人”的观点。
破题关键点：
- 识别核心概念：“hero”的新定义强调“日常性”和“平凡中的伟大”。
- 语言细节：注意文中对比词（如“used to be” vs “today”）、评价性词汇（如“extraordinary circumstances”“rush toward danger”）。
文章结构分析
- 引言（第1段）：提出“hero”一词的泛化现象，引出讨论对象。
- 案例1：Dory Stoddard（第2-3段）
- 关键点：平民英雄，本能的保护行为，强调“生活中的英雄”而非“瞬间的壮举”。
- 语言细节：“lived a hero”“remarkable spirit”突出其日常的奉献精神。
- 案例2：Sgt. Russell（第4段）
- 关键点：急救人员的职责使命，用生命践行“保护他人”的承诺。
- 对比：与Dory的“本能行为”形成互补，说明英雄的多样性。
- 历史对比（第5段）
- 过去：英雄需“超越职责的勇气”（如士兵、曼德拉）。
- 现在：英雄是“普通人中的榜样”，强调平凡中的伟大。
主题提炼
核心观点：英雄的定义从“超凡行为”转向“日常奉献”，体现社会对普通人价值的重新认识。
语言总结：最后一句“英雄就在我们身边”呼应首段，强化主题。