Which of the following is the most influential of all Irish newspapers?（）

单项选择题The following are the major newspapers in Ireland except（）.

A.the Irish Independent　
B.the Irish Times
C.the Irish Press　
D.the Sum

单项选择题The oldest university in Ireland is（）.

A.the National University　
B.Dublin City University
C.the University of Dublin　
D.Saint Patrick's College

单项选择题Ireland is one of the leading exporters of（）in Europe.

A.coal and iron ore
B.silver and gold
C.copper and aluminum
D.lead and zinc

单项选择题Industrial output has grown by an average of（）annually since tariff barriers were eliminated in 1977.

A.3%
B.5%
C.8%
D.10%

单项选择题Sine the 1960s,（）has become the mainstay of the Irish economy.

A.manufacturing　
B.mining
C.energy　
D.animal husbandry