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Listening comprehension about tourism in Dublin
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How much of the Irish population lives in Dublin
One quarter of the population
Half of the population
One third of the population
Three quarters of the population
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What historical event is the Wellington monument related to ?
The independence fight with the English
The battle of Waterloo
The Bloody Sunday
Saint Patrick's arrival in Ireland
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What are the best ways to wander around in Dublin ?
Cycling and riding the bus
Walking and cycling
Calling a taxi
Riding the bus and the underground
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What happened in Saint Stephen's Green in 1916 ?
The Irish fought for their independence from English rule
The English Prime Minister was attacked
The Irish president was publicly executed
The English bombed the Irish
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What is not a nickname for Guinness ?
Irish champagne
Irish soup
Black custard
Black stuff
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How many pubs are there in the city ?
Nine hundred and twenty two
Nearly seven hundred
About five hundred
Over a thousand
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What are the statues you can find all over the city tributes for ?
The Irish warriors
The Irish religious figures
The Irish authors
The Irish kings and queens
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Who was executed at the Kilmainham jail ?
The English oppressors
The Irish traitors to the English
The head of the government
The rebellion leaders
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What does "the craic" mean ?
A good time
A pub
A concert
A pint of beer
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Where is Dublin Castle located ?
Between Grafton Street and Temple Bar
Right at the center of Dublin's historic heart
A bit further from the city center
On the North Side of the river Liffey
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How many ingredients are there in Jameson whiskey ?
About ten
Just one !
Three
Five
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Apart from pubs, what can you find in the Temple Bar area ?
Art galleries and shops
The Irish Museum
A famous market
The Guinness Storehouse
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What is remarkable about Phoenix Park ?
It is right in the heart of the city
It is the most-visited park in Europe
It is the only walled park in Ireland
It is one of the largest walled parks in Europe
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What type of music is played in the pubs ?
Folk music
Pop music
Music from all over the world
Rock music
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Second to last !
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Who said "Life is too important to be taken seriously" ?
Bram Stocker
Oscar Wilde
Jonathan Swift
James Joyce
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What are the bridges a tribute for ?
The evolution of Irish architecture
Saint Patrick
The Irish Monarchy
Irish historical moments and heroes
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Why was Guinness invented ?
The water in the river was too polluted to safely drink
Beer could not be imported to Ireland
It was cold and the Irish needed something to warm them up
There were not enough food for the Irish
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Where can you find some of the oldest manuscripts in the world ?
In Dublin Public Library
In the National Irish Museum
In Dublin Literature Museum
In Trinity College
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What is contagious and captivating about Dublin ?
The everyday life
Jonathan Swift
The music and Guinness
Its passion for life
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What is the name of the river that separates Dublin into two parts ?
The Channel
River Corrib
Grand Canal
River Liffey
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What are the most common forms of art in Dublin ?
Singing and dancing
Poetry, music and literature
Sculptures and statues
Painting and street art
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How long did the English rule over the Irish in this castle for ?
Over seven hundred years
Nearly a thousand years
About a hundred years
Almost five hundred years
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What can you do on Grafton street ? (2 answers)
Shop
Drink beers
Drive your car
Listen to people busking
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What was the Irish history made of ?
Invasion and resistance
Political developments
Peace and calm
World wars and fights
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Bonus : do you want to visit Dublin now ?
YES !
No...
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What was the aim of the Grand Canal ?
To export Guinness to the West of Ireland
To export Guinness to England
To bring water to brew Guinness
To store Guinness barrels
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Which of these adjectives is not associated with Dublin in this intro ?
Dynamic
Lyrical
Magic
Beautiful
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Where is Dublin located ?
On the West coast of Ireland
On the South coast of Ireland
On the North coast of Ireland
On the East coast of Ireland
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What goes hand in hand with music, according to locals ?
Whiskey
Irish stew
Good food
A pint glass
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