One of the legendary heroes of those times was Robin Hood. He was a strong, tall, handsome man. The legend says that once the Normans came to the house where Robin lived and Robin’s father was killed in a fight. They took everything from the house and then burnt it down. But Robin’s life was saved, because he ran away to the forest of Sherwood Many Saxons who could not stand the pressure of the Normans joined Robin Hood and made him their leader.Robin and his men were called the Merry Men by the poor people. And Robin became Robin of Sherwood Forest
(хвостики) Scotland had four universities,had not it? The first English university after Oxford and Cambridge (sometimes referred to as Oxbridge) was Durham,was not it? (общий\главный) Does a student necessarily go only to his own tutor? Are The university teachers mostly Fellows of colleges, who may at the same time hold university appointments as lecturers or professors& (специальные) What University was founded in 1836? How lolg did Oxford and Cambridge universities dominate the British education?
1 Do you like to see the New Year's Day in with your friends or with your family?
2 What do people usually do on the New Year's Day?
3 Who puts presents into the stockings, which children usually hang on their beds?
4 What is the traditional meal on the New Year's Eve?
5 Do you usually decorate the New Year's tree for the holiday?
6 Do you like to give or to get New Year's presents?
7 Do you send New Year's greetings to your relatives and friends before the holiday?
8 Have you ever made New Year's Resolutions?
9 What pleasant experience have you had this year?
10 Have you got a wish for the coming New Year?
11 Many people hold or attend parties in the evening to say goodbye to the old year and to welcome the new year, don't they?