IRELAND 8 Form Reading

Task I. Decide if the statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Ireland is not very green

2. The Irish are not very friendly

3. There are good shops in Dublin

4. The stories of Swift, Wilde and Joyce are in English

5. When you kiss Blarney Slone, you become happy

6. Skiing is a popular activity

7. There are many historic buildings in Ireland

Task II. Read the text "A JOURNEY IN TIME! " and match the headings A, B, C to the paragraph

1. Looking for a weekend Do you enjoy meeting people and making friends? Are you interested in history? Then you should try the Victorian Palace Hotel, and spend a few days living like people did two hundred years ago!

2. Enjoy traditional Victorian food! Our master chefs prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner just like your great grandmother did. Eat in Victorian style and then relax in the games room, where you can meet and talk to people who share the same interests.

3. The Victorian Palace Hotel has rooms for over 200 guests. Each room has its own toilet and bath, but no television and Internet  —  we haven't invented it yet!

4. How about a picnic? The Victorian Palace Hotel has beautiful gardens all around it, where you can enjoy a sandwich lunch by the lake, or just have a pleasant afternoon walk. 

5. And, in our special dance hall, our band plays Victorian music every night. You'll definitely enjoy it!

6. If you want to remember your visit forever, visit our Victorian shopping centre, where you can buy handmade souvenirs, postcards, photo albums, or even Victorian dresses.

7. A visit to the Victorian Palace Hotel is an unforgettable experience! Liven up your winter or summer holidays with an entertaining journey back in time!