I. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

1. The story of King Arthur and his ___is well-known to every child in Britain.

2. King Arthur is believed to have lived in a ___near Cadbury.

3. The name of King Arthur's queen is___.

4. Arthur had a hundred knights with him at his court at ______.

5. Merlin was an old ___at the court of King Arthur.

6. Thousands of people visit the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey because it is a place of___.

7. Arthur was brought to the island of Avalon to ___his wounds.

8. According to legend only Arthur could draw the magic ___out of a stone.

9. Most children enjoy the Walt Disney _______ about King Arthur and his knights.

II. Complete the sentences with the best answer (a, b or c).

1. King Arthur continues to be quite popular today because

a) he fought against the Romans.

b) he is a symbol of strength, courage and goodness.

c) he tried to find the Holy Grail.

2. According to legend King Arthur ruled

a) from the castle in Camelot.

b) England in the 15th century.

c) together with his beautiful queen, Guinevere, in Glastonbury.

3. When Arthur and his knights met together, they sat at a round table

a) because it was easier for them to address each other when they discussed their problems.

b) to have their meals together.

c) so that no man should feel that he was more important than the others.

4. According to legend the Holy Grail was the cup

a) which Jesus Christ brought to Jerusalem when he entered the city.

b) from which Jesus Christ drank at the Last Supper.

c) which was lost in Jerusalem after the death of Jesus Christ.

5. We know from many ancient stories that Avalon was

a) an island located in a big lake near Glastonbury.

b) a large castle where Arthur had his court.

c) a big town where the knights of King Arthur lived.

6. Glastonbury is a place of pilgrimage because

a) here you can see the ruins of the largest cathedral in Britain.

b) King Arthur is believed to be buried here together with his queen.

c) it is a sacred place connected with the Holy Grail.

7. When archaeologists dug at Cadbury Hill

a) they found many objects which proved that once there was an ancient castle at this site.

b) they found nothing of interest.

c) they knew nothing about King Arthur and his knights.

III. Are the statements true or false? Correct the false statements.

1. King Arthur is believed to have been killed at Glastonbury.

2. Today Avalon is a big island surrounded by a large lake.

3. Cadbury is famous also because of its large park of attractions.

4. Glastonbury Cathedral was destroyed by the Romans when they occupied the country.

5. Glastonbury is quite popular among young people because musical festivals are held here every year.

6. According to legend Joseph of Arimathea brought the Holy Grail to Cadbury.

7. Launcelot, Perceval were Arthur's great enemies.

8. The knights of King Arthur took part in many adventures because they hoped to find the Holy Grail.

9. According to legend the knight who found the Holy Grail would become very rich.

10. King Arthur and queen Guinevere are buried on Cadbury Hill.