Can you discuss different types of technology and the impact of social media?
Part ofIrish – Learners (CCEA)Identity, lifestyle and culture
Listen to Caoimhe's conversation with her friend. Can you attempt to answer the following questions?
Éist le comhrá Caoimhe lena chara. Bain triail as na ceisteanna seo a leanas.
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Caoimhe ag labhairt faoina ghuthán póca
How long did Caoimhe spend on her mobile phone last night?
She spent more than five hours.
Chaith mé níos mó na cúig uair an chloig i ndiaidh na scoile ar mo ghuthán póca.
I spent more than five hours after school on my mobile phone.
What was the consequence of spending this amount of time on her phone?
She didn't do her homework.
Ní dhearna mé m'obair bhaile.
I didn't do my homework.
How does Caoimhe think her teacher will react?
She thinks her teacher will be angry with her.
Beidh mo mhúinteoir staire ar buile liom.
My history teacher will be raging with me.
What is Caoimhe afraid her mum will do?
She is afraid her mum will take her phone off her.
Beidh mo mhamaí crosta agus bainfidh sí mo ghuthán póca díom.
My mum will be cross and she will take my mobile phone off me.
According to Caoimhe, what is she addicted to?
She is addicted to her mobile phone and the internet
Tá mé tugtha do mo ghuthán agus don idirlíon!
I am addicted to my phone and the internet!
