French exam hands out plenty of irony

THERE was some irony for Leaving Certificate French students who were asked on the higher level exam to discuss the virtues of video refereeing in sport.

The 2009 handball by France’s Thierry Henry that killed Ireland’s World Cup dreams should have given inspiration to any candidates attempting the question, Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) subject spokeswoman Mary Costello suggested. She thought the exam was very accessible, opening with an interesting comprehension passage about accommodation options for college students.

Ms Costello thought students should have answered well in the written production sections on topics such as binge drinking, social networking sites and a diary entry about winning €10,000 in the lottery.