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BEAUTIFUL IRELANDAND ITS TRADITIONS
Ireland's beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on① its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets②. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses 【1】. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald③ Isle” and its many green counties④ is a true feast⑤ for the eyes, with its rolling⑥ green hills dotted⑦ with sheep and cattle 【2】. And down by the sea, the roar⑧ of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up⑨ the music of the coast. 【3】
【1】现在分词短语offering something for each of the senses作伴随状语，offer与句子主语Its beautiful countryside之间是逻辑主谓关系。
【2】此处是“with＋宾语＋宾补”结构，在句中作方式状语；该结构中，动词dot与宾语its rolling green hills之间是逻辑动宾关系，故用过去分词作宾补。
【3】该句使用了比喻和拟人的写作手法，通过使用roar和cries这两个形象生动的词语表达了海洋的波浪声以及海鸟的鸣叫声，将这两种交织在一起的声音比喻成海岸动听的音乐。
On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe⑩ in the sweet scent? of fresh flowers while birds greet? the new day with their morning song. 【4】 With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining 【5】. To have a chance of experiencing this 【6】， stop by a village pub? and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew?. If you're lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than? likely to experience local culture and customs? first-hand 【7】．
【4】该句是一个含有由while引导的时间状语从句的复合句。前面的主句部分为and连接的两个祈使句“feel the sun on your skin”和“breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers”。在while引导的时间状语从句中使用了拟人的写作手法，描绘出清晨鸟儿的鸣叫声。
【5】此处是“It is＋adj.＋that...”句型，句中it作形式主语，that引导的从句是真正的主语。
【6】不定式短语在此作目的状语。
【7】此处是“Sb. be likely to do sth.”句型，表示“某人很可能做某事”。
