Ireland [ˈaɪələnd] is a good place to visit. It is a country with an interesting but not always happy history. Ireland with its hills, lakes and rivers is very beautiful. The weather in Ireland is rainy. In the southwest it rains very often. Up to 270 days of the year are rainy. Lots of rain makes the country very green. The Irish are very nice and friendly. They enjoy meeting new people and love having parties. They like music. Dublin [ˈdʌblɪn], the capital of Ireland, is the capital of pop and rock music. Many famous musicians and singers come from Dublin — like U2 or Westlife. Traditional [trəˈdɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l] Irish music is very popular [ˈpɒpjʊlə] in Ireland. People often play this music in the streets and parks. Visitors of Ireland enjoy listening to traditional music and dancing to it.
1High mountains make Ireland very beautiful.  True False Not Stated 2There are more rainy days than sunny days in Ireland.  True False Not Stated 3Dublin is the capital of Irish dancing.  True False Not Stated 4All Irish people are good dancers and singers.  True False Not Stated 5Ireland has a very beautiful green nature due to the climate.  True False Not Stated The
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1) My sister decided to go to a British university.
2) He managed to protect his own cultural identity.
3) We were all disappointed at their decision.
4) Can I practise my French on you?
5) Both Alice and Kate were asked. Neither could give the appropriate answer.
6) Both the brothers are very knowledgeable. I’m sure either will be able to help you.
7) We didn’t tell anyone about our acquaintance with our new neighbour.
8) She was deeply disappointed at losing the race.
9) Jane’s teacher of music was disappointed in her.
10) The box contains old letters.
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If you want (1) to become a student at one of the UK (2) universities, you should understand that it’s not all that easy. In the (3) first place it’s a big shock to learn that someone who has (4) completed a course of studies at a Russian school, in most cases cannot (5) go directly to a UK university. Why? Firstly, age (Brits tend to finish school at 18), secondly, the qualifications (6) received on finishing a Russian school are considered of a (7) lower level than the British equivalents so they (8) are not good enough for British universities. So what to do? There is always a way out, try to find it.
Приготовление к празднику начинается на этой неделе. Ансамбли страны исполняют различные концертные выступления.Все люди делают карнавальные костюмы, готовят местную еду и украшают свои дома. В этот день фотографы и художники организуют выставки. Дети и подростки устраивают соревнования разного рода. Кстати, все в городе бесплатно.
Фестиваль начинается в полях. Это торжество проходит около большого памятника или розы. После этого мероприятие переноситься в центр города. Люди гуляют по улицам в карнавальных костюмах. В заключении, все танцуют, кидают лепестки роз на друг друга.
Фестиваль роз - грандиозный праздник. Это замечательная возможность повеселиться и провести время с семьей и друзьями.