Ireland. Eire. Part III. Фомина И.В. - 4 стр.

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UNIT II
Ex. 1. Pre-reading task.
Make a definition of culture in your own words.
Ex. 2. Read and translate the text.
CULTURE
The lore preserved by the early Irish poets has left a colourful heritage of
mythical and historical stories. Modern writers in turn have drawn on these sto-
ries to enrich their own work. Irish folklore also draws on international motifs
and forms such as wonder tales and the love songs of the troubadours.
Among the better known stories are those of the legendary heroes such as
Fionn Mac Cumhaill who gained wisdom as a boy by tasting the ‘salmon
knowledge’, Balor, who killed his grandfather and whose horrific eye destroyed
all on which it gazed, and Cú Chulainn, hero of the epic poem the Táin Bó
Cúaligne (The Cattle raid of Cooley).
Much lore also centres on the patron saints of various localities. These
saints appear in legend as miracle workers who used their sacred powers to ban-
ish monsters, cure illnesses and provide food for the people in time of need. The
most celebrated of these are the national saint, Patrick, Colm and Saint Brigid,
who as protectress of farming and livestock, preserves many of the attributes of
an earth goddess.
Ex. 3. Comprehension check.
1. Who are Irish legendary heroes?
2. Are there similar legendary heroes in Russian culture? If yes, who
are they?
3. Why are the patron saints so popular in Ireland?
Ex. 4. Retell the text.
UNIT III
Ex. 1. Pre-reading task.
Answer the following question:
Do you know what language the Irish speak?
Ex. 2. Read and translate the text. 
                                        UNIT II

      Ex. 1. Pre-reading task.
      Make a definition of culture in your own words.

      Ex. 2. Read and translate the text.

                                      CULTURE

       The lore preserved by the early Irish poets has left a colourful heritage of
mythical and historical stories. Modern writers in turn have drawn on these sto-
ries to enrich their own work. Irish folklore also draws on international motifs
and forms such as wonder tales and the love songs of the troubadours.
       Among the better known stories are those of the legendary heroes such as
Fionn Mac Cumhaill who gained wisdom as a boy by tasting the ‘salmon
knowledge’, Balor, who killed his grandfather and whose horrific eye destroyed
all on which it gazed, and Cú Chulainn, hero of the epic poem the Táin Bó
Cúaligne (The Cattle raid of Cooley).
       Much lore also centres on the patron saints of various localities. These
saints appear in legend as miracle workers who used their sacred powers to ban-
ish monsters, cure illnesses and provide food for the people in time of need. The
most celebrated of these are the national saint, Patrick, Colm and Saint Brigid,
who as protectress of farming and livestock, preserves many of the attributes of
an earth goddess.

      Ex. 3. Comprehension check.
          1. Who are Irish legendary heroes?
          2. Are there similar legendary heroes in Russian culture? If yes, who
   are they?
          3. Why are the patron saints so popular in Ireland?

      Ex. 4. Retell the text.

                                       UNIT III

      Ex. 1. Pre-reading task.
      Answer the following question:
      Do you know what language the Irish speak?

      Ex. 2. Read and translate the text.




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