READY, SET, GO!

Watch the video again. in the missing words. Ian comes from Ireland. It is a country in Europe.Do you know the difference between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland? They are on the same island, called Ireland. But they are not the same country!As you know, Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom. Its capital city is Belfast.The Republic of Ireland is an independent country. Its capital is Dublin. That's in the east of the country.Ireland is often called the Emerald Isle. “Emerald“ is a bright green colour. Can you guess why?Whichever way you go, to the south, north, west or east, there are green landscapes, lots of water and castles.Ian lives in Dublin. Dublin is on the river Liffey. There are lots of things to see and do in Dublin. Ian's favourite place in Dublin is Dublin Zoo. They take great care of the animals there. Another place he loves is the Long Room at Trinity College Library, the largest library in Ireland. It is over 200 feet or 61 meters long!Dublin is a multiculturalcity. People from all over the world visit and live in Dublin.At Ian's school they learn two languages: English and Irish. They are both official languages in Ireland. LET'S LEARN ABOUT ST PATRICK!!! COPY THESE WORDS INTO YOUR NOTEBOOKS:patron saint – svetac zaštitnik to convert - preobratitishamrock - djetelina to surround - okružiticlover - djetelina s četiri lista to chase out - potjeratileprechaun – irski vilenjakpot - lonaccorned beef – usoljena govedinacabbage - kupus St Patrick converted many people in Ireland to Christianity. He is the island country's patron saint.St Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, which is the day St Patrick is believed to have died.The shamrock is not the same thing as a four-leaf clover. St Patrick is said to have used the three-leaf plant as part of his religious teachings.We now think of the colour green when we think of St Patrick's Day, but the original colour associated with the saint was blue. Some ancient Irish flags have this colour.Ireland is a snake free island. In fact, many animals found in Europe and North America do not live in Ireland – in part because the water surrounding the country keeps them away. But according to the legend, St Patrick chased out the snakes, even though evidence suggests the creatures never lived there.Ireland is known for its green fields, earning it the nickname of the Emerald Isle.According to legend, mythical leprechauns like to keep their gold hidden. If you were lucky, you could find leprechaun's pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.Many Irish-American people in the United States eat corned beef and cabbage on St Patrick's Day, but anyone can enjoy this dish. Watch the video and do the quiz. Of which country is St. Patrick patron saint? Scotland Germany Ireland United States How many leaves does a shamrock have? two three four five What colour was originally associated with St. Patrick? blue red green orange According to legend, what animal did St. Patrick chase out of Ireland? Horses Wolves Snakes Rats Which of these is a nickname for Ireland? Snake-free island Angel Island Island of Dolphins The Emerald Isle According to one popular belief, what would you find a leprechaun hiding at the end of the rainbow? Marshmellows A pot of gold Shamrocks Sandwiches On which day in March is St. Patrick's Day celebrated? March 5 March 10 March 14 March 17 Which of these dishes is commonly eaten on St. Patrick+s Day in the United States? Corned beef and cabbage Ring cake Sausages and sauerkraut Barbecue