History and French translate into fair papers

BOTH comprehension pieces in the higher level Leaving Certificate French exam yesterday were based in Brittany and the paper had an ecological theme.

Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) subject spokeswoman Mary Costelloe said one text passage was about a couple who took over an abandoned island as a holiday destination, while the second was about two young people almost caught shoplifting, which was a bit more difficult.

The written questions included issues around the internet and what students would do if they had to leave home. She believed most would have been prepared for the question about global warming.