Hero Boy

  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykTniYb4moo

A 13-year-old Australian boy has been called a hero after a brave swim that saved his family. The boy, Austin Appelbee, and his family were on a beach holiday in Western Australia. They were kayaking and paddleboarding in shallow water when strong winds pushed them far from the shore. They ended up more than four kilometres away from land, and it was getting dark. Austin decided to kayak back to the beach to get help. However, the waves damaged his kayak, and it filled with water and turned over. He also lost an oar and realized he was in danger. He decided he had no other choice but to swim to shore. He swam through waters where sharks are often seen to get help.

Austin finally reached the beach and called for help. This started a big rescue operation. Coastguards found the boy’s mother and his two younger sisters. Austin said: “When I reached the beach, I fell down because I was so tired. Then I had to run two kilometres to find a phone.” Rescuers described his actions as “amazing”. One rescuer said Austin’s actions should be highly praised. He added that the teenager’s determination and bravery saved the lives of his mother and sisters. Austin’s mother, Joanne, 47, said: “The wind suddenly became stronger. We lost our oars and moved further away from the beach. It was a terrible experience. My son is my hero ! ” 

1. EVERYDAY HEROES:  

 

Are they heroic ?

Why?

Nurses

 

 

English teachers

 

 

Police officers

 

 

Chefs

 

 

Street cleaners

 

 

Presidents

Producers

Accountants

 

 


2. ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARES: Rank these. Put the worst nightmares at the top and tell us why each one would be a nightmarish for you ?

·         Being lost at sea

·         Losing your smartphone

·         Very noisy neighbours

·         Going to prison

·         A chocolate allergy

·         Year-long hiccups

·         Losing your friends

·         Chronic insomnia


 3. PERSONAL REFLECTION PAIRS

  • 1.What scares you most?

  • 2.Have you ever had to be brave?

  • 3.Who depends on you?

  • 4.Would you risk your life for someone?

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4.Discussion - Heroes

  1. What heroic deeds have you done?
  2. In what ways are all of us heroes?
  3. What do you think of the boys actions?
  4. What were you like as a 13-year-old?
  5. What beach activities do you like?
  6. What would you have done in a similar situation?
  7. What do you think was going through the boy's head?
  8. What would you think if you knew you were in shark-frequented water?

  1. Have you ever phoned for help?
  2. What do you think of coastguards?
  3. Have you ever done anything that could be described as 'superhuman'?
  4. How much determination do you have?
  5. How much courage do you have?
  6. What was the last 'absolute nightmare' you experienced?
  7. What questions would you like to ask the boy and his mother?

 5.ROLE PLAY : 5.Role play

Austin has been nominated for the National Young Hero Award. A live TV show is being broadcast across Australia. You will act out what happens before, during, and after the award ceremony.

Roles  

  • 🏅 Austin Appelbee

  • 👩 Austin’s Mother

  • 🚁 Coastguard Rescuer

  • 🎤 TV Host

  • 📰 Journalist

  • 🧠 Psychologist (expert on bravery)

Part 1: Backstage  

Before going on stage, each character prepares:

  • Austin: How do you feel about being called a hero? Do you agree?

  • Mother: What emotions did you experience that day?

  • Coastguard: Explain why the rescue was so dangerous.

  • Psychologist: What makes someone act bravely instead of freezing?

  • Journalist: Prepare 3 challenging or unexpected questions.

  • Host: Plan how to introduce Austin dramatically.

Part 2: Live TV Interview  

The show begins!

  1. The Host introduces Austin with excitement.

  2. The Journalist asks difficult questions (e.g.,

    • “Were you scared you might die?”

    • “Did you ever think of giving up?”

    • “What if sharks had appeared?”)

  3. The Psychologist explains Austin’s courage.

  4. The Coastguard describes the rescue operation.

  5. The Mother gives an emotional thank-you speech.

 

6. Vocabulary Match

Word | Definition

  1. epic | a. An organization that protects and rescues people at sea

  2. determination | b. Turned upside down suddenly

  3. coastguards | c. The ability to face danger without fear

  4. fading | d. A very big and impressive event or action

  5. turned over | e. Slowly becoming less bright or disappearing

  6. bravery | f. Finally; after everything

  7. rescue operation | g. A strong decision to continue and not give up

  8. drifted | h. A planned action to save someone from danger

  9. in the end | i. Moved slowly without control

  10. praised | j. Said good things about someone because they did well

7. Synonym Match

Match each word to its synonym on the same line.

  1. epic — disappeared

  2. drifted — courage

  3. bravery — large

  4. fading — rescue mission

  5. determination — moved

  6. rescue operation — strong will

  7. praised — complimented

  8. coastguards — sea police

  9. turned over — overturned

  10. in the end — finally

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