1. Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because of ______.
A. its shape
B. its connection with Britain
C. its abundant natural resources
D. its rich green countryside
2. Ireland is divided into two political parts: ______.
A. Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland
B. Southern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
C. The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
D. Northern Ireland and Britain
3. The largest river in Ireland is ______.
A. the Liffey River B. the Dodder River
C. the Shannon River D. the Lough Derg
4. The most significant feature of Irish landscape is ______, which provide
peat used for fuel.
A. bogs B. streams
C. islands D. cliffs
5. Which of the following is not true of Ireland's climate?
A. It is dry. B. It is moist.
C. It is mild. D. It is changeable.
6. Ireland has the following demographic features except ______.
A. it has a low birthrate
B. it has a late marriage age
C. it has an excess of females in the population
D. it has a high proportion of bachelors and spinsters of all ages
7. Ireland is unique among European countries for ______.
A. its small population
B. its beautiful scenery
C. its rich natural resources
D. its century-long population decline
8. The population decreased from the 1840s until about 1970, largely because
of ______.
A. a low birth rate B. a high death rate
C. a low employment rate D. a high emigration rate
9. The population of Ireland is predominantly of ______ origin.
A. English B. Celtic
C. Norman D. French
10. In Ireland today about ______ of the population are Roman Catholics.
A. 75% B. 80%
C. 90% D. 93%
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