Tag: English
Sample B: Talk on Racism
Talk: “Different but Equal — Speaking Out About Racism in Ireland” Good morning everyone, My name is Precious and I’m seventeen years old. I moved to Ireland five years ago with my family. When we first arrived, I was nervous but also really excited. I imagined green fields, friendly faces, and a fresh start. And Read More …
Blood Brothers Sample Answers
Explain how the setting has an impact on the life of a main character
Leaving Cert Speech: 2022 Exam Paper
“You are a candidate in the next election for the presidency of Ireland. Write a speech to bedelivered during the election campaign, in which you outline the social and cultural values youwould promote if elected and explain the perception of Ireland you would cultivate abroad,given the opportunity to do so.” Ladies and gentlemen, my name Read More …
Comprehension Question A Tips
This question is generally split into three separate questions that add up to 50 marks. (Covid changes brought this to 40) Question (i) The first question in the comprehension is generally a 15 mark question on the material you have just read. Example: Outline, in your own words, three of the challenges Bono issued to Read More …
Student Sample: 2021 Speech
“In TEXT 3, Chadwick Boseman draws attention to the dangers of stereotyping.You have been asked to speak, as a representative of a national youth organisation, at the launch of a major campaign against stereotyping. Write the speech you would deliver.“ Good afternoon everyone, my name is Ally McElroy and today I am going to talk Read More …
Chapter Four: Summary and Questions
Buddy spends the evening by himself at home doing his homework in the cold house. Writing about Richard the Lionheart’s death scares Buddy as he thinks about how he died, again showing his fascination with death. While getting ready for bed, Buddy notices that his dad is still not home and automatically starts thinking the Read More …
Episode III-Final Goodbye to S.B.
The scene begins with S.B. in the scullery making a cup of tea and it is clear that he is unable to sleep. As he goes to sit down, he touches Gar’s coat that sits on the top of his case and he glances towards his room door. This highlights the emotional side of S.B. Read More …
Speech: Addressing Government Ministers on the Importance of Sport
Speech on Sport Ireland Report Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests and members of the Irish Government, my name is Paul Ryan and I am here today to talk to you about the recent Sport Ireland Report that has sent shockwaves through the country. As a Leaving Cert student, I was astounded to learn that only Read More …
Debate: We are self-obsessed Generation
Motion: We are a self obsessed generation Good evening everyone. My name is Gary Ryan and I am broadcasting live from Donegal in Ireland this evening and tonight our topic is, ‘are we a self obsessed generation?’ So wherever you are tuning in from, whether it’s New York, Mumbai or Paris, I hope you are Read More …