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Ireland
Westlife is a very successful Irish pop vocal group. How much do von
know about the country they are from: Ireland?
Ireland is a European country on the island of Ireland. The countrv is
sometimes called the Republic of Ireland, since there are two countries on the
island: The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland
covers about five-sixths of the island, while Northern Ireland covers the other
sixth and is part of the United Kingdom. Ireland has two official languages:
Irish and English. English is the main language spoken, but Irishis the first
official language. The Republic's capital is Dublin, and Westlife was formed
in this city.
The island of Ireland
(A) is sometimes called the Republic of Northern Ireland
(B) consists of two countries
(C) is part of the United Kingdom
Northern Ireland covers about
of the island of Ireland.
(A) one-fourth
(B) one-fifth
(C) one-sixth
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3. Which sentence is true about the Republic of Ireland?
(A) The main government of the country is Iocated
in Dublin.
(B) English is the first official language of the cOunry.
(C) It has more than two official languages.
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Dublin:ダブリン capital: 首都