Ireland, страница 128 - гдз по английскому языку 6 класс рабочая тетрадь Комарова, Ларионова

Culture - страница 128.

Условие.

Culture: Ireland

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• The Irish name for Ireland is Eire.

• People wear green on Saint Patrick's Day.

• 370 million people around the world have Irish ancestry.

Facts & Figures

Ireland

Population	4 600 000
Capital	Dublin
Official languages	English, Gaelic
Currency	Euro
Internet domain	.ie

Leprechauns

Ireland is famous for myths and legends. The most popular myth is the leprechaun. People say that leprechauns live in the countryside in Ireland and work as shoemakers. The leprechaun is short, clever and very rich. He wears an emerald green coat and he carries a pot of gold.

Saint Patrick, the shamrock and the harp

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. Legend says that there are no snakes in Ireland because of him.

The shamrock is a famous symbol of Ireland. It has three leaves and it is a symbol of good luck. Saint Patrick used the three leaves of the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish people.

The harp is a political symbol of Ireland and appears on the Irish euro coins.

Test your memory!

• What is the currency of Ireland?

• What is Eire?

• Who is Saint Patrick?

Решение.

Решение 2.

Какая валюта в Ирландии?

Ответ: The currency of Ireland is the Euro.
Валюта Ирландии - евро.

Что такое Эйре?

Ответ: Eire is the Irish name for Ireland.
Эйре - это ирландское название для Ирландии.

Кто такой Святой Патрик?

Ответ: Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
Святой Патрик - покровитель Ирландии.