Short Stories in English for Beginners

stone bridge a structure made of rocks built over a river to allow people or
vehicles to cross from one side to the other
castle a big, strong building, usually made of stone and used as a place
where people can defend themselves against their enemies
guard someone whose job is to keep a person, place or thing safe
bag an object that you put things in and carry with you
scroll a letter written on paper or skin and rolled up
suspiciously with the feeling that you cannot trust or believe someone or
something
gold a valuable pale yellow metal, often used to make jewellery
load the amount carried by something, such as a lorry or train
trust to believe that someone is honest and loyal
betray to do something which harms someone who thinks you are a friend
danger a thing that may harm you
journey when you travel from one place to another, especially a long
distance
weapon something that is used for fighting, such as a gun or a knife
wagon a large open vehicle with four wheels, usually pulled by an animal
Comprehension Questions
Select one answer only for each question.
1) Lars is dressed in ___.
a. black and red
b. black and white
c. black and blue
d. white and red
2) Lars buys ___.
a. a potion for strength
b. two potions for strength
c. a potion to get gold
d. two potions to get gold

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3) At the door to the castle, Lars speaks to ___.
a. the king
b. an angry trader
c. the king’s brother
d. a guard
4) Lars and the guards are carrying ___.
a. weapons
b. costly potions
c. a load of gold
d. guards
5) The group is going to ___.
a. an unknown kingdom
b. the kingdom of King Andur’s brother
c. King Andur’s kingdom
d. the kingdom’s market square

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