Leaving Certificate
Reading Practice Leaving Cert French
READING PRACTICE LEAVING CERT FRENCH DEPUIS 20 ANS, LE « PLAN VÉLO » EN UK OU EN IRLANDE A FAIT EXPLOSER LE NOMBRE D’USAGERS Adapted from: Be Celt The following is an extract from a reading practice piece. In this extract, students are required to put the verbs from the first section into their English…
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TSUNAMI IN INDONESIA Le bilan humain va au-delà des mots en Indonesie The human toll goes beyond words in Indonesia. Un Tsunami s’est abattu la semaine dernière. A Tsunami struck last week. Les autorités ont donné la consigne aux habitants de rester à l’extérieur par crainte de nouvelles repliques du séisme. The authorities…
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BREXIT AND AIR TRAVEL PASSENGERS QUELLES SERONT LES CONSÉQUENCES DU BREXIT POUR LES VOYAGEURS AÉRIENS? Test your knowledge of verbs and vocabulary using this reading comprehension. You will find two sections from a five section document, which has been adapted from an article in the Figaro. The correct answers are given at the end of…
Read MoreWe Must Ensure That – Drill Exercise
WE MUST ENSURE THAT – DRILL EXERCISE DRILL EXERCISES OF FRENCH EXPRESSIONS Firstly, drill exercises are a very important way of instilling confidence in writing. In addition in our drill exercises, French Notes have provided you with key expressions, which you can use in a variety of opinion questions or diary entries. For example, by…
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French Expression Drill Exercises DRILL EXERCISES OF FRENCH EXPRESSIONS Firstly, drill exercises are a very important way of instilling confidence in writing. In our drill exercises, French Notes have provided you with key expressions, which can be used in a variety of opinion questions or diary entries. By taking the time to use the expression…
Read MoreReferendum On The Place Of A Woman
REFERENDUM ON THE PLACE OF A WOMAN THE PLACE OF A WOMAN IN THE HOME, ACCORDING TO THE IRISH CONSTITUTION LA PLACE DE LA FEMME DANS LA MAISON, SELON LA CONSTITUTION IRLANDAISE Selon l’article 41.2.1 de la Constitution Irlandaise, “L’État reconnaît que, par sa vie au foyer, la femme apporte à l’État un soutien sans…
Read MoreSnapchat V’s Instagram – Reading Practice
INSTAGRAM V’S SNAPCHAT – READING PRACTICE READING PRACTICE – SENIOR LEVEL STORIES INSTAGRAM VS SNAPCHAT : LAQUELLE EST LA MIEUX ? I find that reading comprehensions contain an absolute wealth of information that students could use to great effect. If reading comprehensions were really used to their absolute potential, they would provide a very rich training…
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CHEMICAL WEAPONS LES ARMES CHIMIQUES ET BIOLOGIQUES CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS Les armes chimiques et biologiques sont interdites depuis la fin de la première guerre mondiale. Chemical and biological weapons are forbidden since the end of the first world war. Je suis de l’avis que des armes chimiques ont des effets destructeurs durables sur les…
Read MorePope’s Visit To Ireland
POPE’S VISIT TO IRELAND LA VISITE DU PAPE EN IRLANDE La visite du Pape en Irlande était très attendue. The Pope’s visit to Ireland was much anticipated. Le pape était en Irlande pour célébrer la neuvième Rencontre Mondiale des Familles. The Pope was in Ireland to celebrate the ninth World Meeting of Families. L’Irlande est…
Read MoreSocial Media – French Opinion Piece Extract
SOCIAL MEDIA – FRENCH OPINION PIECE EXTRACT LE MONDE DES RÉSEAUX SOCIAUX THE WORLD OF SOCIAL MEDIA SAMPLE EXTRACT TAKEN FROM OUR OPINION PIECE ON THE WORLD OF SOCIAL MEDIA When writing an opinion piece in French, I always advise my students to follow the “Rule of five”. Have five paragraphs (they can obviously be…
Read MoreDiary Entry 2017 Leaving Cert French
DIARY ENTRY 2017 LEAVING CERT FRENCH Diary entries are extremely popular in the leaving cert exam, with over 75% of candidates choosing to do one. However, due to their popularity, students must have a very good command of the French language, in order to stand out from other candidates. Remember that a diary entry is…
Read MoreFrench Phrases on the Selfie Generation
FRENCH PHRASES ON THE SELFIE GENERATION DES PHRASES FRANÇAISES SUR LA GÉNÉRATION SELFIE L’ idée de prendre une photo en souvenir des bons moments passés est devenue démodée. The idea of taking a photo to remember lovely moments has become old-fashioned. Les gens ne vivent plus vraiment l’expérience, car ils veulent à tout prix avoir…
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THE ISLAMIC VEIL LE FOULARD ISLAMIQUE Au Danemark, la loi sur l’interdiction du port du voile intégral dans l’espace public est entrée en vigueur le 1er août. In Denmark, the law on banning the wearing of a full veil in public places became law on the 1st of August. Désormais, toute personne portant un…
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WATER SHORTAGES LA PÉNURIE EN EAU La pénurie d’eau en Irlande est une situation préoccupante et surtout inhabituelle, qui est plus habituée à un trop plein d’eau qu’à un manque. The water shortage in Ireland is a worrying and unusual situation, as it is more used to too much water than a lack. La pénurie…
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