MrMike1

19.12.2022 19:54

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Which sentences are true according to the text? 1) irish people love giving presents to other people. 2) both books - 'gone with the wind' and 'the thorn birds' are about ireland. 3) the emerald isle means a 'green island'. 4) irish people are good at singing and telling stories. text: the irish people are said to be gifted, religious and unpredictable. they do nothing by half. it is hardly surprising that the main characters of two best-sellers - scarlett o'hara in 'gone with the wind' and maggie in 'the thorn birds' - have a streak of irish blood in them. the irish have a special way with songs and stories. in the past, bards and story-tellers were respected and held in high esteem by the people. the harp is still one of the symbols of ireland as it used to be the most popular musical instrument. another thing that irish people are famous for is their hospitality, which gave the country another nickname - the land of a hundred thousands welcomes. probably, the gift of music, poetry and story-telling comes to the irish because their land is so beautiful, boasting fine lakes, mountains and green meadows. rain makes the grass such a unique shade of green that the country is also known as the emerald isle. however, ireland's past is far from jewel-like as this suggests.