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Did Robin Hood really Exist?

The legendary hero lived in Sherwood Forest, Nothinghamshire.

According to legend, Robin was dressed in green and armed with long bows
and his band robbed the rich to help the poor.
He became the leader of an outlaw band during the time of Richard I who
was king between 1189-1199.
When Richard I was away from England on crusades he left his brother
Prince John in charge of the country. Prince John and the Sheriff of Nothingham
declared Robin Hood an outlaw. Robins band included Little John, Will Scarlet and
Friar Tuck.
No historian has ever found the document to prove the existence of Robin
Hood beyond doubt because in those times the only way to become famous was by
way of mouth. Some scholars do not even consider Robin Hood a historical figure
but the original ballads of this popular hero contain valuable information about
medieval England.
From the 14th century onwards tales and ballads about Robin Hood began to
appear. He was described as a good archer, a brilliant swordsman and a fighter for
the cause of the wronged people. Robin came to represent a universal desire to
escape oppression and get ultimate freedom by living in the forest.
The stories about Robin Hood were on the theme of good and bad and
there was even a bit of romantic interest. The legend of this hero has become a
popular subject for many films and T.V. series. The first film about him was made in
1908. Each production introduced a slight change in the subject but the basic story is
the same and Robin Hood remains the same charmful character.

1. Match the words in A to their definition in B:

A B
1.Leader a. in a position of responsibility
2.To rob b. a person who guides or directs
3.In charge c. to take something which belongs to
someone else
4.outlaw d. a feeling of uncertainty about
something
5.doubt e. a person who was punished by
being placed outside the protection of
the law

2. Circle the word in each group which does not belong:

1 2 3 4
Tale Oppression Prince Band
Ballad Freedom King Hero
Legend Liberty Outlaw Group
film escapade queen team

3. Choose five adjectives from the text and then make up sentences of
your own using them at different degrees of comparison.