British Council ELT - MYTHS & LEGENDS Loch Ness Monster

Summary

The Loch Ness Monster, or 'Nessie,' is a legendary creature said to inhabit Loch Ness, a large deep lake in Scotland. The first reported sighting dates back to the 6th century by Saint Columba. Over the years, numerous reports, photos, and videos have emerged, but none have provided definitive proof of Nessie's existence. While some theories suggest the creature could be a giant eel, a large bird, or even a plesiosaur, no concrete evidence has been found despite extensive exploration efforts. The mystery of Nessie continues to captivate imaginations, leaving many to wonder whether she truly exists.

Takeaways

• 😀 Loch Ness is a large, deep lake in Scotland, where many believe a monster, known as Nessie, resides.
• 😀 The first report of Nessie dates back to the 6th century, when Saint Columba allegedly saw a monster in the water.
• 😀 Saint Columba told the monster to go away, and after he spoke, the monster did not harm him.
• 😀 In 1933, a couple, George Spicer and his wife, reported seeing Nessie cross the road in front of their car.
• 😀 In 1934, a famous photo of Nessie was taken by a doctor, though it was later revealed to be a fake.
• 😀 Since then, there have been several sightings of Nessie, but the evidence remains unclear.
• 😀 Many people have tried to capture clear photos and videos of Nessie, but the creature is elusive and shy.
• 😀 Some have attempted to explore Loch Ness using underwater cameras, microphones, sonar, and even submersibles.
• 😀 Despite all the efforts, no concrete proof of Nessie’s existence has been found in Loch Ness.
• 😀 There are various theories about what people might be seeing in the lake, including giant eels, large birds, seals, or even plesiosaurs (a type of dinosaur).

Q & A

What is Loch Ness, and why is it famous?

Loch Ness is a large, deep lake located in Scotland, known for the famous legend of a mysterious creature called Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster.

When was the first report of Nessie, and who made it?

The first report of Nessie dates back to the 6th century, made by a man named Saint Columba, who claimed to have seen a monster in the water.

What did Saint Columba do when he saw the monster?

Saint Columba reportedly told the monster to go back, and after doing so, he was unharmed.

Who sighted Nessie in 1933, and what happened during the sighting?

In 1933, George Spicer and his wife saw Nessie when it crossed the road in front of their car.

What happened in 1934 that made Nessie more famous?

In 1934, a famous photo was taken by a doctor, supposedly showing Nessie, although it was later revealed to be fake.

Why have some photographs and videos of Nessie been unclear?

Many photographs and videos of Nessie are unclear because the creature is very shy, and the quality of the pictures taken has often been poor.

What methods have people used to search for Nessie in Loch Ness?

People have used various methods, including underwater cameras, microphones, sonar, and even submersibles to explore Loch Ness, but no definitive evidence of Nessie has been found.

What are some possible explanations for the sightings of Nessie?

Possible explanations for the sightings of Nessie include a giant eel, a large bird, a tree, a seal, or even a plesiosaur (a type of dinosaur).

What do some people believe Nessie could be?

Some people believe Nessie could be a plesiosaur, a type of prehistoric dinosaur, that has survived to the present day.

Do you believe Nessie exists? Why or why not?

The script ends by asking whether you believe Nessie exists, encouraging individuals to form their own opinion based on the evidence and explanations presented.