Dublin City Hall

Inside City Hall is an interesting exhibition about Dublin’s history, with historical items from the old city and multimedia presentations. The building, which dates from 1779, once badly damaged, was recently renovated. Guided tours are available. Open Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m.~5:15 p.m., Sunday and holidays 2:00 p.m.~5:00 p.m. Admission is ?6.50. Phone 672- 2204.

Dublin Castle

This is a joy for anyone interested in archaeology or history. Dublin Castle was built in the 13th century on top of the foundations of a Viking structure. The castle served as a military fortress, prison, court of law and the core (核心) of British administration in Ireland until 1922. It’s now used for state functions and government conferences. Guided tours are available. Open Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m.~4:50 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 2:00 p.m.~4:50 p.m. Closed during state functions. Admission is ?4.50. Phone 677- 7129 or 677- 7270.

Trinity College

The sole college of the University of Dublin, Trinity was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592. The reason most visitors venture to Trinity is to take a look at the Book of Kells, which is on display at the Old Library. The ticket price includes admission to the Long Room, a striking space that contains 200,000 of the college’s oldest books. Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am~5pm, Sunday noon~4:30 p.m. (from 9:30 a.m. June to September). College Green. Phone 608 -1177.

Irish Museum of Modern Art

Housed in the beautifully restored (修复) Royal Hospital Kilmainham (which was modelled (复制) on Les Invalides in Paris), the museum exhibits contemporary art and has an impressive permanent collection that includes pieces representing the cutting edge of Irish and international art. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m.~5:30 p.m., Sunday and holidays noon~5:30 p.m. The museum has no admission charge. Military Road, Kilmainham. Phone 612- 9900. 

James Joyce Centre

James Joyce is one of Dublin’s most famous 20th century writers. Author of such works as Dubliners, Ulysses and his autobiographical novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Joyce’s name is forever linked to the city of Dublin. The James Joyce Centre is dedicated to promoting the life and works of James Joyce to novices and scholars alike. Open Tues.~Sat. 10:00 a.m.~5:00 p.m., Sun. 1: p.m.~5:00 p.m., admission costs ?5.00 for adults. North Great George’s Street. Phone 878- 8547.

1.According to the passage, we can know ________.

A. Dublin Castle was used for government conferences

B. the sole college of the University of Dublin was established by Queen Elizabeth II

C. Dublin Castle served as a court of law in the 1930s

D. the novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is about James Joyce’s life

2.The underlined word “renovated” in the first paragraph means ________.

A. reviewed             B. recreated            C. repaired        D. destroyed

3.Which place do you pay the least money to visit?

A. Dublin City Hall.                                                               B. Dublin Castle.

C. Irish Museum of Modern Art.                                       D. James Joyce Centre.

Calendar of Events

WHAT’S GOING ON IN YOUR NEIGUHBORHOOD & LOCAL AREAS

Spring Wildflowers Around Unicol

The wildflower program will begin with a slide （幻灯片） show and lecture on Wildflowers. There will be organized wildflower walks that will help both the novice （初次的） and experienced wildflower enthusiast to better appreciate the colorful and fascinating world of mountain wildflowers. Preregistration （预先登记） is required. 706 – 878 – 3983 $2 parking. 1788 GA Hwy. 356, Helen, GA, 706-878-3983, Toll Free: 800-573-9659, www. gas - tateparks.com. Directions: GA Hwy. 356

Wings of Flight

Programs on birds, bats, butterflies included activities, educational discussions, crafts and more. Program fees may be required for some activities. $2 Park Pass. Please call 1-800-573-9656 for additional info. 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road, Dawsonville, GA, 706-265-8888, Toll Free: 800 –573-9656. www. gastateparks.org. Directions: GA Hwy. 52 from Dawsonville

3 rd ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

The Chestatee Wildife Preserve, located in Dahlonega, Georgia presents their 3 rd ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT. Fun and prizes for children ages 1 – 12. Admission is adults $ 10.00, children $ 5.00. April 12 th at 2:00 p.m.

The preserve houses （收容） a variety of over 100 different species of animals. Among the residents are Bengal and Siberian tigers, African and Barbary lions, chimpanzees, wallabies, kangaroos, wolves, fox, buffalo, white tigers, elk, peacocks and the list goes on.

Chestatee Wildlife is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call us at 706-864-9411.

Directions: 400 North to end. Continue on Long branch Rd., 5 miles to Hwy. 52. turn right and follow 1 mile. Turn right on Old Dahlonega Hwy. We are 1/2 mile on the left.

1．All of the following are included in the wildflower program EXCPET          .

       A．a slide show                                        B．a discussion

       C．mountain flowers                                 D．organized tours

2．To take part in some activities of the programs on birds, bats and butterflies, one has to pay       .

       A．$ 2 each              B．certain fees          C．less than $ 2        D．only $ 2

3．Children ages 1 – 12 may win prizes if they       in the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

       A．have fun              B．hunt for eggs       C．find eggs             D．take part

4．By “the list goes on” it is meant that        .

       A．the animals mentioned in the list will continue to be on show

       B．the list of the species housed by the Preserve live on

       C．the list of the animals living in the Preserve is long

       D．the preserved animals will continue to be listed

Calendar of Events

WHAT’S GOING ON IN YOUR NEIGUHBORHOOD & LOCAL AREAS

Spring Wildflowers Around Unicol

The wildflower program will begin with a slide (幻灯片) show and lecture on Wildflowers. There will be organized wildflower walks that will help both the novice (初次的) and experienced wildflower enthusiast to better appreciate the colorful and fascinating world of mountain wildflowers. Preregistration (预先登记) is required. 706 878 3983 $2 parking. 1788 GA Hwy. 356, Helen, GA, 706-878-3983, Toll Free: 800-573-9659, www.gas - tateparks.com. Directions: GA Hwy. 356

Wings of Flight

Programs on birds, bats, butterflies included activities, educational discussions, crafts and more. Program fees may be required for some activities. $2 Park Pass. Please call 1-800-573-9656 for additional info. 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road, Dawsonville, GA, 706-265-8888, Toll Free: 800 573-9656. www.gastateparks.org. Directions: GA Hwy. 52 from Dawsonville

3 rd ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT          

The Chestatee Wildife Preserve, located in Dahlonega, Georgia presents their 3 rd ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT. Fun and prizes for children ages 1 12. Admission is adults $ 10.00, children $ 5.00. April 12 th at 2:00 p.m.

The preserve houses (收容) a variety of over 100 different species of animals. Among the residents are Bengal and Siberian tigers, African and Barbary lions, chimpanzees, wallabies, kangaroos, wolves, fox, buffalo, white tigers, elk, peacocks and the list goes on.

Chestatee Wildlife is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Call us at 706-864-9411.

Directions: 400 North to end. Continue on Longbranch Rd., 5 miles to Hwy. 52. turn right and follow 1 mile. Turn right on Old Dahlonega Hwy. We are 1/2 mile on the left.

64．All of the following are included in the wildflower program EXCPET          .

       A．a slide show                                        B．a discussion        

       C．mountain flowers                                 D．organized tours 

65．To take part in some activities of the programs on birds, bats and butterflies, one has to pay       .

       A．$ 2 each              B．certain fees          C．less than $ 2        D．only $ 2

66．Children ages 1 12 may win prizes if they       in the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

       A．have fun              B．hunt for eggs       C．find eggs             D．take part

67．By “the list goes on” it is meant that        .

       A．the animals mentioned in the list will continue to be on show

       B．the list of the species housed by the Preserve live on

       C．the list of the animals living in the Preserve is long

       D．the preserved animals will continue to be listed

Dublin City Hall
Inside City Hall is an interesting exhibition about Dublin’s history, with historical items from the old city and multimedia presentations. The building, which dates from 1779, once badly damaged, was recently renovated. Guided tours are available. Open Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m.~5:15 p.m., Sunday and holidays 2:00 p.m.~5:00 p.m. Admission is ?6.50. Phone 672- 2204.
Dublin Castle
This is a joy for anyone interested in archaeology or history. Dublin Castle was built in the 13th century on top of the foundations of a Viking structure. The castle served as a military fortress, prison, court of law and the core (核心) of British administration in Ireland until 1922. It’s now used for state functions and government conferences. Guided tours are available. Open Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m.~4:50 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 2:00 p.m.~4:50 p.m. Closed during state functions. Admission is ?4.50. Phone 677- 7129 or 677- 7270.
Trinity College
The sole college of the University of Dublin, Trinity was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592. The reason most visitors venture to Trinity is to take a look at the Book of Kells, which is on display at the Old Library. The ticket price includes admission to the Long Room, a striking space that contains 200,000 of the college’s oldest books. Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am~5pm, Sunday noon~4:30 p.m. (from 9:30 a.m. June to September). College Green. Phone 608 -1177.
Irish Museum of Modern Art
Housed in the beautifully restored (修复) Royal Hospital Kilmainham (which was modelled (复制) on Les Invalides in Paris), the museum exhibits contemporary art and has an impressive permanent collection that includes pieces representing the cutting edge of Irish and international art. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m.~5:30 p.m., Sunday and holidays noon~5:30 p.m. The museum has no admission charge. Military Road, Kilmainham. Phone 612- 9900. 
James Joyce Centre
James Joyce is one of Dublin’s most famous 20th century writers. Author of such works as Dubliners, Ulysses and his autobiographical novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Joyce’s name is forever linked to the city of Dublin. The James Joyce Centre is dedicated to promoting the life and works of James Joyce to novices and scholars alike. Open Tues.~Sat. 10:00 a.m.~5:00 p.m., Sun. 1: p.m.~5:00 p.m., admission costs ?5.00 for adults. North Great George’s Street. Phone 878- 8547

1. 1.

   According to the passage, we can know ______.

   1. A.
      Dublin Castle was used for government conferences
   2. B.
      the sole college of the University of Dublin was established by Queen Elizabeth II
   3. C.
      Dublin Castle served as a court of law in the 1930s
   4. D.
      the novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is about James Joyce’s life
2. 2.

   The underlined word “renovated” in the first paragraph means ______.

   1. A.
      reviewed
   2. B.
      recreated
   3. C.
      repaired
   4. D.
      destroyed
3. 3.

   Which place do you pay the least money to visit?

   1. A.
      Dublin City Hall
   2. B.
      Dublin Castle
   3. C.
      Irish Museum of Modern Art
   4. D.
      James Joyce Centre