8th form Reading / Test "Ireland"

1. Ireland is a very green island.

2. Ireland is supposed to be the largest island of Europe.

3. You have an opportunity to enjoy shopping and night life in Dublin.

4. Dublin was built in the 16th century by the Romans.

5. Dublin's Writers Museum can propose you to see the portraits of some famous writers.

6. When you kiss the Blarney Stone, you become healthy.

7. There are historic castles and churches in old towns and villages of Ireland.

8. The traffic in Irish cities and towns is very heavy.

9. The weather is often rainy in Ireland.

10. Water sports are very popular activities on the island.

11. A state or government usually headed by the President is ____.

12. A land mass smaller than a continent and surrounded by water is ____.

13. A rural region is ____.

14. A large fortified building is ____.

15. A place for preserving and exhibiting artistic or historical objects is ____.

16. A place where you can find a collection of books is ____.

17. To travel in a little-known region to learn more about it means ____.

18. To go or come to see; to stay as a guest means _____.

19. To go on foot at a moderate pace means ____.

20. To be carried along by a horse, in a vehicle, etc means _____.