HOW KING ALFRED LEARNT TO READ

Why are many stories and legends told about Alfred the Great?

Many stories and legends are told about Alfred the Great because he was known as a just and fair ruler

2. Why didn’t the Queen give the book to her sons?

The Queen didnt give the book to her sons because she said that she would give it to the one who first learned to read it.
3. Why was Alfred able to claim his prize?

Alfred was able to claim his prize because he learned to read.

4. Why did Alfred encourage people to study in schools?

Alfred encouraged people to study in schools because he understood that knowledge is more valuable than force.

5. Why did people call their King, Alfred the Great?

People called their King Alfred, because he was known as a just and fair ruler.

Match the words with their meanings.

1. able to learn quickly c.clever
2. not the same b. different
3. always calm, showing self-control a. patient
4. something that is important or costs a lot d. valuable
5. having a practical purpose, helpful
6. acquire complete knowledge or skill f. to master
7. to govern, to guide g. to rule e. useful
8. a popular story, perhaps untrue h. legend
9. worry i. care
10. just j. fair

a. patient                                g. to rule

b. different                            f. to master

c. clever                                e. useful

d. valuable                            j. fair

i. care                                  h. legend

Match the  English and Armenian meanings.

1. claim                            a. եռանդուն
2. encourage                   b. հպարտորեն
3. force                            c. պահանջել
4. master                         d. թուր
5. patiently                     e. ուժ
6. proudly                      f. արժեքավոր
7. rule                            k. կրթված
8. lean                           g. տիրապետել
9. sword                         h. քաջալերեր
10. valuable                    i. համպերատարությամբ
11. educated                  j. կառավարել
12. eager                        K. հենվել

1-C, 2-H, 3-E, 4-G, 5-i, 6-B, 7-J, 8-K, 9-D, 10-F, 11-k, 12-A

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  1. 1. Write the title and the writer.
    2. Write three or four sentences about the story.
    a. What is the story about?
    b. Who are the main characters?
    c. What do the main characters do in the story?
    d. Who is your favourite character? Why?
    3. Your opinion. Do you like the book? Why?
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    Who and what is it about?
    Where does the story take place?
    When does the story take place?
    Is it popular?
    Did you enjoy it?
    What do you think about the book?
    4. Your recommendation.
    Do you recommend the book to another person?

 

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