Summary of Text A Heroes among usWho is a hero these days? In the past, the word hero was reserved for those who have performed 1) _________ courage to help beyond the call of duty. An excellent example of such a hero may be found in a soldier who runs through gunfire to save his military2) _________ from death or in a larger-than-life leader like Nelson Mandela who, after 27-year imprisonment, still believed deeply in his commitment to the 3) _________ and reconciliation in his country.Today, the same word hero has become more common and is applied to both the 4) ________ and 5) __________of various difficulties and tragedies. Average 6) ________ become heroes for having acted instinctively beyond the call of duty with courage and 7) ________ in extraordinary circumstances. First responders, like firefighters and police officers, are also counted as heroes despite that they are 8) _________their duty. We recognize them not because of what they make happen but because of their remarkable spirit and love of 9) __________ to rush toward danger to help.Inspired by heroes, we should not only honor them, but strive to change the 10) ____________ that may cause their loss. And more importantly, we should take a leaf out of their book when circumstances call on us.