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1、College of Foreign Languages, Hainan Normal UniversityA guide to the Major English-Speaking Countries2College of Foreign Languages, Hainan Normal UniversityA guide to the Major English-Speaking Countries3Low central plains surrounded by a ring of coastal mountains(P82,4) The longest river: ShannonTh

2、e largest lough (lake): CorribThe highest peak: CarrantuohillMajor cities(P84)Dublin Cork GalwayLimerickWaterford College of Foreign Languages, Hainan Normal UniversityA guide to the Major English-Speaking Countries426 counties in the south gained independence as Irish Free State6 counties in the no

3、rth remained as part of the United KingdomCollege of Foreign Languages, Hainan Normal UniversityA guide to the Major English-Speaking Countries5Capital: DublinPopulation: 4.3millionCurrency: EuroCapital: BelfastPopulation: 1.7millionCurrency: PoundEnglish and Irish is spoken in both ROI and NI.Colle

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6、untries11In ancient Ireland the Shamrock was thought to have magical powers and the number 3 was considered a powerful number. Legends say the leaves will stand upright when a storm approaches and that no snake will be found among them. When St. Patrick came to Ireland he used the Shamrock to symbol

7、ize the meaning of the churchs teaching on the Trinity. College of Foreign Languages, Hainan Normal UniversityA guide to the Major English-Speaking Countries12The harp is an ancient musical instrument used in Ireland for centuries. It is also a symbol of Ireland. Harpists, who were often blind, occu

8、pied an honored place in Irish society. Harpists and bards (or poets) played an important role in the social structure of Ireland. They were supported by chieftains and kings. College of Foreign Languages, Hainan Normal UniversityA guide to the Major English-Speaking Countries13College of Foreign La

9、nguages, Hainan Normal UniversityA guide to the Major English-Speaking Countries14Saint Patrick was familiar with the Irish language and culture, because of his time as a slave there. When Patrick went back to Ireland to convert the Irish to Christianity, he was successful because he didnt try to ma

10、ke the Irish forget their old beliefs. He combined their old beliefs with the new beliefs. Saint Patrick added the sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the Christian cross to create what is now called a Celtic cross, so that the new symbol of Christianity would be more natural to the Irish. College of

11、 Foreign Languages, Hainan Normal UniversityA guide to the Major English-Speaking Countries15Celtic knots started appearing in history after about 450 AD. The Celtic knot symbol is also referred to as the mystic knot, or the endless knot. Celtic knots have no beginning or end, reminding us of the ti

12、meless nature of our spirit. College of Foreign Languages, Hainan Normal UniversityA guide to the Major English-Speaking Countries16College of Foreign Languages, Hainan Normal UniversityA guide to the Major English-Speaking Countries17College of Foreign Languages, Hainan Normal UniversityA guide to

13、the Major English-Speaking Countries18College of Foreign Languages, Hainan Normal UniversityA guide to the Major English-Speaking Countries19Is fearr an tslinte n na tinte. Translation: Health is better than wealth.Ps bean n sliabh agus psfaidh t an sliabh. Translation: Marry a woman from the mounta

14、in and youll marry the mountain.Meaning: You cannot be in a relationship without accepting a persons friends, family, and past affiliations.Is maith an t-anlann an t-ocras. Translation: Hunger is the best sauce.Alternative: Hunger is the best spice.Meaning: If youre hungry, everything tastes good.College of Foreign Languages, Hainan Normal UniversityA guide to the Major English-Speaking Countrie