Let me introduce myself. My name is Kris. I’m 14 years old. I was born in Peterhof, but now live in Moscow. I'm in the 8th grade. I try to get on well in all the subjects because I want my school leaving certificate to be with honours. I will study until the 11th grade. My mother is a teacher and my father is an electrician. I’m the only child in the family. I work part-time on weekends and walk the dogs on the ad. I have a good sense of humor, I am polite, responsible and kind. I love my family and friends and I am always eager to help them and divide their joy and sorrows. But at the same time I am touchy and stubborn. I'm not good at making contact with people, which is why I don't have many friends. Despite the fact that I am focusing on studies I try to gain time for extra-curricular activities. In my free time I like to read books, watch movies and also dance. My secret hobby is studying the culture of Asian countries. It's so interesting! My dream is to become a surgeon and help people in extreme conditions. That’s all all about myself.
Позвольте мне представиться. Меня зовут Крис. Мне 14 лет. Я родился в Петергофе, но сейчас живу в Москве. Я учусь в 8-м классе. Я стараюсь хорошо успевать по всем предметам, потому что хочу, чтобы мой аттестат об окончании школы был с отличием. Я буду учиться до 11 класса. Моя мать - учительница, а отец - электрик. Я единственный ребенок в семье. Я работаю неполный рабочий день по выходным и выгуливаю собак по объявлению. У меня хорошее чувство юмора, я вежливый, ответственный и добрый. Я люблю свою семью и друзей и всегда готов им и разделить их радости и печали. Но в то же время я обидчивый и упрямый. Я не умею устанавливать контакт с людьми, вот почему у меня не так много друзей. Несмотря на то, что я сосредоточен на учебе, я стараюсь выкроить время для внеклассных занятий. В свободное время я люблю читать книги, смотреть фильмы, а также танцевать. Мое тайное хобби - изучение культуры азиатских стран. Это так интересно! Моя мечта - стать хирургом и людям в экстремальных условиях. Это все, что касается меня самого.
As Merlin feared, when King Uther died there was great conflict over who should be the next king. Merlin used his magic to set a sword in a stone. Written on the sword, in letters of gold, were these words: "Whoso pulleth out this sword of this stone is the rightwise born king of all England." Of course all the contenders for the throne took their turn at trying to draw the sword, but none could succeed. Arthur, quite by chance, withdrew the sword for another to use in a tournament. Following this he became King.
He gathered Knights around him and fought back against the Saxons who, since the Romans left Britain, were slowly but surely taking the country over. After many great battles and a huge victory at Mount Badon the Saxons' advance was halted.
Arthur's base was at a place called Camelot. Here he built a strong castle. His knights met at a Round Table. They carried out acts of chivalry such as rescuing damsels in distress and fought against strange beasts. They also searched for a lost treasure, which they believed would cure all ills - this was the 'Quest for the Holy Grail'.
Under the guidance of Merlin, Arthur had obtained a magical sword from The Lady Of The Lake. This sword was called 'Excalibur" and with this weapon he vanquished many foes.
Queen Guinevere, Arthur's beautiful wife brought romance to the story while his equally beautiful half sister Morgan le Fay added a dark side.
Unfortunately, as peace settled over the country things turned sour within the court of Camelot and civil war broke out. In the final battle at Camlan both Arthur and Mordred, Arthur's traitorous nephew, were mortally wounded. Arthur was set upon a boat and floated down river to the isle of Avalon. Here his wounds were treated by three mysterious maidens. His body was never found and many say that he rests under a hill with all his knights - ready to ride forth and save the country again