Complete the text with the missing parts

a) many children learn

b) play traditional Irish music

c) in the Atlantic Ocean

d) and their neighbours know about it

e) to fish, play golf, ride horses

• c
• e
• b
• d
• a

The Country of Rich Traditions

Ireland is a small island [ ] . At the same time its people and culture are well-known all over the world. Every year a lot of tourists come to Ireland. Some visitors come here to look at Ireland's beautiful country side and old castles. Others come [ ] or enjoy Irish music and dancing. Irish people love literature, music, dance and painting. In fact, Ireland is the only country in the world with a musical instrument (the harp \(^1\) ) for its national symbol.

Music is an important part of Irish life. A lot of musicians [ ] . When they perform in country pubs \(^2\) , people often bring their own instruments and join the musicians. If somebody has a good voice [ ] , the listeners will ask that person [pɜ:sn] to sing a song.

Irish dancing is popular with everybody. [ ] step dancing in school. There are festivals where people dance in the traditional style [staɪl]. Now Irish dancing is very popular all over the world. There are thousands of young people learning to dance in Irish style.

\(^1\) a harp [hɑ:p] — арфа

\(^2\) a country pub [ˈkʌntri] — сельский паб (место, где можно отдохнуть,перекусить и заказать напитки)