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What do you think about the word ’’heroʼ’? What does it mean to you? What qualities does a hero possess nowadays?  I think a hero is a man who reflects the finest human qualities such as brave, unselfish, helpful, and courageous. A real hero is who can find the strength to overcome his fear to risk his life to save others.

     To start with, heroes are not born. There are heroes among us. They are sometimes the guy sitting on the bus or living next door. For example, an ordinary nurse of a mental hospital shows real courage saving her patients from the fire. Literally on her hands she carries the sick out of the burning building and returns in smoke-filled corridors again to pull out patients who are unconscious. She dies a few steps away from the saving door into the street. I think this woman is a real hero.

   Unfortunately, however the word "hero" has been so overused nowadays that it is losing its meaning. For example, train surfers. On the one hand, they are very brave and have a risk of death or serious injury from falling off a moving train. On the other hand, they do it to upload their videos on YouTube. Their prime goal is to become famous any way. Therefore I do not consider them real heroes.

     In conclusion, we all know at heart everyone wants to be a hero, however few of us can become it. In my opinion, real heroes are not who risk themselves for their own personal glory. Real heroes risk their lives to save others. As Jonathan Huie said, ’’ No one was ever named "Hero" for following the crowd. Heroes set their own course.’’