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Read the text with correct pronunciation and accuracy. Superhero Facts


A superhero is a fictional character who protects innocent people and fights for good. Many superhero characters display the following traits: Extraordinary powers or abilities, exceptional skills and or advanced technology


Superhero powers vary widely; superhuman strength, the ability to fly, enhanced senses and the projection of energy bolts are all common. Some superheroes, such as Batman, Green Arrow or Hawkeye, don't possess any superhuman powers but have mastered skills such as martial arts and forensic sciences to a highly remarkable degree. Others have special weapons or technology.


A secret identity


This protects the superhero’s friends and family from becoming targets of his or her enemies or protects the superheroes from getting arrested by the police, e.g. Clark Kent’s superhero name is Superman.


Many superheroes have a confidant who has been sworn to secrecy. They use a distinctive costume to help conceal their identity. The theme affects the hero’s name and costume (e.g. Batman wears a bat-themed costume, using bat-themed gadgetry and equipment that operates at night; Spider-Man can shoot webs from his hands, has a spider web pattern on his costume, and other spider-like abilities).


A motivation


This motivation can be from their strong sense of responsibility (e.g. Spider-Man), a formal calling (e.g. Wonder Woman), a personal vendetta against criminals or a strong belief in justice and humanitarian service (e.g. Superman).


A headquarters


Superheroes usually have a headquarters or a base of operations. This is usually kept hidden from the general public (e.g. Superman’s Fortress of Solitude or Batman’s Bat Cave). Independent wealth


This enables the superheroes to use money to build their own equipment or technology (e.g. Iron Man's Stark Industries and Batman’s status as a multi-billionaire).


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