Réamhrá | Introduction
Is cuid ríthábhachtach den Ardteist an scrúdú cainte, agus is fiú 40% den mharc iomlán é. Ceann de na topaicí is coitianta ná Mo Theach (My House), a thugann deis do dhaltaí a gcumas cur síos a dhéanamh ar a dteach, a ngnáthshaol agus a roghanna pearsanta a léiriú. Cuireann an blagphost seo stór focal, freagraí samplacha agus leideanna scrúdaithe ar fáil chun cabhrú le daltaí ullmhú go héifeachtach.
The Irish oral exam (Scrúdú Cainte) is a crucial part of the Leaving Cert, making up 40% of the overall grade. One of the most common topics covered is Mo Theach (My House), which allows students to showcase their ability to describe their home, daily routines, and personal preferences. This blog post provides key vocabulary, sample answers, and exam tips to help students prepare effectively.
Struchtúr an Scrúdaithe Cainte | Structure of the Oral Exam
Treoir don Scrúdú Cainte | Guide to the Oral Exam
Fad ama: 15 nóiméad (Duration: 15 minutes)
Rannóga (Sections):
Fáiltiú (1 nóiméad, 5 marc) – Beannachtaí (Greetings)
Léamh na Filíochta (2 nóiméad, 35 marc) – Ag léamh dán (Reading a poem)
Comhrá (8 nóiméad, 120 marc) – Caint agus ceisteanna (Conversation, including Mo Theach)
Sraith Pictiúr (4 nóiméad, 80 marc) – Cur síos ar phictiúir (Picture sequences)
Stór Focal Tábhachtach | Key Vocabulary
Irish | English |
Tá mé i mo chónaí i dteach dhá stór ar imeall an bhaile. | I live in a two-storey house on the edge of town. |
Is teach leathscoite é. | It is a semi-detached house. |
Tá seacht seomra ann san iomlán. | There are seven rooms in total. |
Is fearr liom mo sheomra leapa. | My favorite room is my bedroom. |
Tá teilifís ghlic agam le Netflix. | I have a smart TV with Netflix. |
Déanaim píosa oibre sa teach. | I do some work in the house. |
Ullmhaím an miasniteoir agus glanaim mo sheomra. | I load the dishwasher and clean my room. |
Tá gairdín álainn againn le bláthanna deasa. | We have a lovely garden with beautiful flowers. |
Cur Síos ar Mo Theach | Describing My Home
Tá mé i mo chónaí i dteach dhá stór i sráidbhaile beag. Tá sé suite cois farraige, agus tá radharc álainn agam ón bhfuinneog. Tá mo theach an-mhór agus compordach. Tá trí sheomra leapa, seomra suí, cistin agus seomra folctha ann. Is fearr liom mo sheomra leapa mar tá mo phríobháid féin agam. Tá teilifís agam ann agus is aoibhinn liom a bheith ag breathnú ar shraitheanna teilifíse. Cabhraím sa teach freisin – glanaim mo sheomra agus ullmhaím an miasniteoir. Tá gairdín deas againn freisin, agus is breá liom a bheith ann sa samhradh.
I live in a two-storey house in a small village. It is located by the sea, and I have a beautiful view from the window. My house is very big and comfortable. There are three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. My favorite room is my bedroom because I have my own privacy. I have a TV there, and I love watching TV series. I also help around the house – I clean my room and load the dishwasher. We also have a lovely garden, and I love being there in the summer.
Ceisteanna Coitianta | Common Exam Questions
Cá bhfuil tú i do chónaí? (Where do you live?)
Tá mé i mo chónaí i dteach mór faoin tuath. (I live in a big house in the countryside.)
Tá cónaí orm in árasán sa chathair. (I live in an apartment in the city.)
Cén saghas tí atá agat? (What kind of house do you have?)
Tá teach leathscoite agam. (I have a semi-detached house.)
Tá mé i mo chónaí i mbungaló. (I live in a bungalow.)
3. Déan cur síos ar do sheomra leapa. (Describe your bedroom.)
Tá mo sheomra leapa mór agus geal. Tá leaba mhór, bord staidéir agus vardrús agam. (My bedroom is big and bright. I have a big bed, a study desk, and a wardrobe.)
4. Cabhraíonn tú sa teach? (Do you help around the house?)
Déanaim an folúsghlanadh agus glanaim mo sheomra gach seachtain. (I do the vacuuming and clean my room every week.)
Ullmhaím an dinnéar anois is arís. (I prepare dinner now and then.)
Leideanna don Scrúdú Cainte | Tips for the Oral Exam
Cleachtadh os ard – Dá mhéad a chleachtann tú ag caint faoi Mo Theach, is amhlaidh is muiníní a bheidh tú.
(Practice aloud – The more you practice speaking about Mo Theach, the more confident you'll feel.)
Bain úsáid as stór focal éagsúil – Ná húsáid na frásaí céanna arís agus arís eile. (Use varied vocabulary – Instead of repeating the same phrases, try different ways to describe your house.)
Déan machnamh ar an bhfuaimniú – Éist le cainteoirí dúchais agus déan aithris ar a bhfuaimniú. (Think about pronunciation – Listen to native Irish speakers and mimic their pronunciation.)
Bí réidh le haghaidh ceisteanna breise – D’fhéadfadh an scrúdaitheoir ceisteanna a chur faoi do ghnáthshaol nó do cheantar. (Be ready for follow-up questions – The examiner may ask about your daily routine, family, or neighborhood.)
Bain úsáid as seanfhocail – Mar shampla: “Ní neart go cur le chéile” (There’s no strength without unity) agus tú ag caint faoi chúnamh sa teach. (Use Irish proverbs – For example, "Ní neart go cur le chéile" (There’s no strength without unity) when talking about helping in the house.)
Conclúid | Conclusion
Má bhíonn máistreacht agat ar an topaic Mo Theach, beidh buntáiste mór agat sa scrúdú cainte. Trí stór focal tábhachtach a fhoghlaim, freagraí samplacha a chleachtadh, agus ullmhú le haghaidh ceisteanna breise, féadfaidh tú d’mharcanna a uasmhéadú agus mothú níos muiníní le linn an scrúdaithe.
If you master the Mo Theach topic, you will have a great advantage in the oral exam. By learning key vocabulary, practicing sample answers, and preparing for follow-up questions, you can maximize your marks and feel more confident during the exam.
Ádh mór ort! (Good luck!)
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