The thistle is the national emblem of Scotland.This is how, according to a legend, that plant came to be chosen as a badge.In very ancient times the Vikings landed somewhere in the east coast of Scotland to settle the country.The Scots gathered their army and took their stations behind the River Tay. After a long march they pitched their camp and rested, not expecting the enemy before the next day.The Vikings however were near; noticing that no guards were protecting the camp, they crossed theTay, intending to take the Scots by surprise.So they took off their shoes to make the least noise. But one of the Vikings stepped on a thistle.The sharp pain he felt caused him to cry.The alarm was given in the Scots' camp.The Vikings were put to flight and as an unexpected help from the thistle, the Scots took it as their national emblem.
I.True or false.
1.Scotland has got two emblems.
2.Irish wanted to settle Scotland.
3.Scots gathered the army to defend their own country.
4.They protected their stations very well.
5.The Vikings got a victory.
II.Choose the best answer: A, B or C.
1.The story happened A. last year B. long long ago C. in1025
2.The Vikings wanted A. to make a war upon Scots B. to trade with Britons C. to settle the country
3.The Scots were A. brave soldiers B.coward C.shy
4.The Scots A. lost the war B.got the victory C.were happy

Однажды летом мы поехали с дедушкой в поездку на корабле, все было хорошо и вдруг, мы увидели огромные волны и корабль начало очень сильно трясти. Все жители были в панике, но мы с дедушкой не растерялись и начали действовать. Мы раздали всем круги и по команде спрыгнули с корабля. Корабль прям за нашей спиной ушёл на дно. Никто не пострадал, но никто не знал что же делать дальше. Волны унесли всех нас на какой-то странный остров. Люди увидев это место, даже на секунду забыли про кораблекрушение. Это место было прекрасное. Повсюду висели разные фрукты, воздух был идеально чистый. После того когда все осмотрелись, мы начали делать маленькие жилища чтобы там переночивать. Так и дня, в этот период уже и не хотелось уезжать с этого острова. Мы с дедушкой пошли посмотреть на водопад, когда мы шли, мы наступили на какой-то очень твердый металл увидев верхушку этого металла мы выкопали его. Это оказался сундук с бриллиантами и изумрудами. Мы услышали крики людей на конце острова, они кричали "мы здесь!" Мы с дедушкой забрали сундук и побежали к людям мы увидели корабль который плыл прямо на остров за нами. Мы с улыбкой на лице начали собирать вещи. Мы спокойно доехали обратно до дома. Этот остров запомнился мне навсегда.

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