reading comprehension quiz b2 ireland

Why is Ireland often called the "Emerald Isle"?

• Because of its ancient gold mines

• Because of its lush green landscapes

• Because of its famous emerald jewelry

• Because of its large forests

What is the longest river in Ireland and where does it flow to?

• River Liffey, flows into the Irish Sea

• River Lee, flows into the Celtic Sea

• River Shannon, flows into the Atlantic Ocean

• River Suir, flows into the Celtic Sea

Who is considered the patron saint of Ireland?

• St. Brendan

• • St. Columba

• St. Patrick

• St. Finbarr

Describe the impact of the Great Famine on Ireland.

• • Led to a rapid industrial revolution in Ireland

• Led to a dramatic decline in population due to starvation and mass emigration

• • Led to Ireland becoming a leading exporter of potatoes

• Led to the immediate independence of Ireland

What was the significance of the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921?

• It granted Ireland full independence immediately

• It established the Irish Free State, later becoming the Republic of Ireland

• It made Ireland a British colony

• It caused Ireland to join the European Union

Name two traditional Irish sports promoted by the Gaelic Athletic Association.

• Rugby and soccer

• Tennis and badminton

• Hurling and Gaelic football

• Cricket and field hockey

What are some of the key contributions of Ireland to world literature and music?

• War and Peace" and the electric guitar

• "Hamlet" and classical piano compositions

• Works of James Joyce and traditional Irish music

• The Catcher in the Rye" and jazz music

What languages are officially spoken in Ireland?

• French and German

• • Spanish and Italian

• Irish (Gaelic) and English

• Dutch and Portuguese

Who are some notable Irish figures in the field of science?

• Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin

• Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr

• Robert Boyle and Ernest Walton

• Galileo Galilei and Nikola Tesla

How did the Good Friday Agreement impact Northern Ireland?

• It led to the complete separation of Northern Ireland from the UK

• It resulted in the unification of Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland

• It brought peace to the region after a period of conflict known as "The Troubles"

• It caused the dissolution of the Northern Irish government