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This is a quiz for students of English as a second language. You can take this quiz and then check your answers right away. This is one of the quizzes from The Internet TESL Journal's 'Self-Study Quizzes for ESL Students'.

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Crossword Puzzle - St Patrick's Day (Vera Mello) I-TESL-J

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This is a crossword puzzle for students of English as a second language.

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The Blarney Stone

The word "Blarney" has come to mean nonsense or smooth flattering talk in almost any language. Tradition says that if you pay a visit to Blarney Castle in County Cork and kiss the Blarney Stone, you'll receive the gift of eloquence and powers of persuasion, a true master of the "gift of gab."

The Blarney Stone is a stone set in the wall of the Blarney Castle tower in the Irish village of Blarney.

The castle was built in 1446 by Cormac Laidhiv McCarthy (Lord of Muskerry) -- its walls are 18 feet thick (necessary to stop attacks by Cromwellians and William III's troops). Thousands of tourists a year still visit the castle.

The origins of the Blarney Stone's magical properties aren't clear, but one legend says that an old woman cast a spell on the stone to reward a king who had saved her from drowning. Kissing the stone while under the spell gave the king the ability to speak sweetly and convincingly.

It's difficult to reach the stone -- it's between the main castle wall and the parapet. Kissers have to lie on their back and bend backward (and downward), holding iron bars for support.

The world famous Blarney Stone is situated high up in the battlements of the castle. Follow one of the several long, stone spiral staircases up to the top and enjoy the spectacular views of the lush green Irish countryside, Blarney House and The Village of Blarney.

The stone is believed to be half of the Stone of Scone which originally belonged to Scotland. Scottish Kings were crowned over the stone, because it was believed to have special powers.

The stone was given to Cormac McCarthy by Robert the Bruce in 1314 in return for his support in the Battle of Bannockburn.

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History of saint patrick and st.patrick day

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The Blarney Stone The word "Blarney" has come to mean nonsense or smooth flattering talk in almost any language. Tradition says that if you pay a visit to Blarney Castle in County Cork and kiss the Blarney Stone, you'll receive the gift of eloquence and powers of persuasion, a true master of the "gift of gab."

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People in Saint Patrick's day wears green clothing stuff.

T-shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, hats, glasses, shoes, shocks... must be green to celebrate Saint Patrick's day.

Many people paints their faces green.

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St. Patricks day 2010 Guinness Drinking Competition

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Fusion Fighters Dance Crew Perform in Temple Bar, Dublin

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Recently, famous landmarks have been lit up in green on St Patrick's Day.

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Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, Irish traditional music sessions, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks.

More effort is made to use the Irish language, especially in Ireland, where the week of St Patrick's Day is "Irish language week".

Christians may also attend church services, and the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol are lifted for the day. Perhaps because of this, drinking alcohol – particularly Irish whiskey, beer, or cider – has become an integral part of the celebrations.

In Saint Patrick's day we can find a lot of sports events like football or rugby competitions.

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The world turns green for St Patrick's Day

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North Ireland doesn´t celebrates Saint Patrick’s day because they doesn’t follow catholic religion.

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In South America, the most famous place where it’s celebrated Saint Patrick’s day is Argentina (specially in Buenos Aires), because of the high number of people from Ireland.

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Argentina (South America)

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Japan (Asia)

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United States (North América)

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Canada (North America

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Ireland (Europe)

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Saint Patrick’s day is celebrated around the world, in the five continents.

The most famous place is Ireland. However, Saint Patrick's day is a special day around the world.

North Ireland doesn´t celebrates Saint Patrick’s day because they doesn’t follow catholic religion.

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Saint Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March in Ireland and around the world.

This day is the tradicional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

The day conmemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland.