英語九年級閱讀ireland is an island in the north-west of Europe
Ireland（愛爾蘭） is an island in the north-west of Europe.It is the third largest island inEurope and the twentieth largest island on Earth.
Ireland is a country with a rich culture.A holiday in Ireland allows one to experience itswarm hospitality delicious traditional food wonderful music and beautiful sights.Here you canenjoy a morning breakfast at a B&B （bed and breakfast） drink in a pub （酒吧） experience thelocal art,or hike on a mountain.
Irish people
It is quite normal to see a friendly smile on the face of Irish people.You will nearly alwaysfind the local people greet you with “How are you” Your answer to this could be the same.Pub culture Pubs are the main places for socializing （社交 ）in Ireland especially in the small towns.Youcan drink there eat there dance there or listen to a group of musicians there.Food in pubs knownas “pub grub” is generally good and the prices are fair.The pubs are generally comfortable andthey usually don’t close until midnight!
The language
The national and official(官方的)language of Ireland is Gaelic as well as English.However,nearly 99 of thepopulation speaks English.Less than 5 of the population uses Gaelic in theirdaily life.However Gaelic must be taught in Irish schools and recently there is anincreasinginterest in the language.
1.How should you answer when the Irish people greet you with “How are you” according to the passage
A.Fine thank you.B.Hello C.How are you D.Great
2.The underlined word “they” refers to ______.
A.pubs B.prices C.towns D.musicians
3.We can learn from the last paragraph that ______.
A.it’s not easy to learn Gaelic
B.most Irish people speak Gaelic
C.students must learn Gaelic at school
D.most Irish people are interested in Gaelic
4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Ireland
A.Its people.B.Its language.C.Its festivals.D.Its pubs
5.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A.Food in the pubs in Ireland is usually very expensive.
B.Gaelic is one of the official languages of Ireland.
C.Ireland is thetwentieth largest island on Earth.
D.Irish people are very friendly.
Pub culture
Pubs are the main places for socializing （社交 ）in Ireland especially in the small towns.Youcan drink there eat there dance there or listen to a group of musicians there.Food in pubs knownas “pub grub” is generally good and the prices are fair.The pubs are generally comfortable and 【they】usually don’t close until midnight!