Vocabulary
a traditional story presenting supernatural characters and episodes that help explain natural events
a myth
a period of 100 years
They make BMW cars in Germany.
BMW cars _____________________ in Germany.
are made
princess. that the was The story a turtle goes
The story goes that the turtle was a princess..
The 1st King of England made a law that everyone had to be in bed by 9 pm.
True or False?
False. It was 8pm.
a weapon with a long sharp metal blade and a handle
a sword
a scientist who learns about ancient people by studying the things they left behind
an archeologist
They produce champagne in France.
Champagne _____________________ in France.
is made
Name 10 legends.
What was as the official language of the nation for 300 years? (not English)
French
to tell someone something that someone else has told you
to pass something on
someone who installs and repairs pipes
a plumber
They served lunch on the plane.
Lunch _________________________ on the plane.
was served
story people for many by has a regarded as years been This true
This has been regarded as a true story for years by many people.
There are more chickens in England than people.
True
to do something interesting when bored
to entertain
most important
paramount
They have debunked this myth.
This myth __________________ .
has been debunked
What's the difference between a myth and a legend?
A legend is a traditional or historical story about people, places, and events of ancient times while a myth is also a traditional story of how certain customs came into being. 2. A myth is closely linked to religion while a legend is not.
What is the second most popular language in the UK?
Polish
to discipline
to punish
to prove that something (e.g. a myth) is not true
to debunk a myth
She'd passed on all family legends before she died.
All family legends ________________________ by ___ before she died.
had been passed on
her
This resting to be said place was their place.
This place was said to be their resting place.
Big Ben is a clock.
No, it's a bell in the clock tower.