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RTÉ News
4 days ago
- Health
- RTÉ News
Leaving Cert Diary 2025: English Paper 1 is the exam for writers
The Leaving Cert Diary series, with thanks to our friends at the Irish Second-Level Students' Union, is back for another year. Here, Waterford student Lidiia gives us her take on English Paper 1. And keep scrolling as Kerry student Maeve tells us what was cooking in Home Economics... But, before you go any further remember to look after yourselves during exam time - here are some tips to help you eat, sleep and manage stress. Lidiia's Exam Blog The paper that 'you cannot study for' is also, I believe, the one that writers love the most. It is where you can play with your imagination - becoming, for example, a hotel manager and writing a response to a bad review. It is the Paper where practice is more important than knowledge. This year's general theme for Paper One was 'Perspectives', which I was very happy with, as it can be interpreted and explored in many ways. I was also happy with all three comprehension texts, and I found all three Question A prompts manageable. Personally, I chose to answer Question A on the first text, 'The Underdog Effect', where in Part Two I managed to intertwine Shakespeare's King Lea r and The Secret History by Donna Tartt into my answer. I then answered Question B on the second text, The Perspective of a 'Wise Old Counsellor. The part of the exam I was most thrilled about was composing. I had decided at the beginning of 6th year that I would answer the short story question, and it was lovely to see two options. I chose to write a story in 'which a plucky chancer challenges a more privileged or established opponent'. However, I believe my choice was unusual, as most of my classmates opted to write a personal essay. Overall, I ended up writing a full sixteen pages in my script and was happy with how Paper One turned out. Nevertheless, I must confess that due to the stressful nature of the exam, I unknowingly skipped Part 3 of Question A. In moments like these, it's important to remind ourselves that not answering one question is absolutely not the end of the world. Mistakes happen; human error is normal and should not be shamed. Student to student, it's okay to feel disappointed in the moment, but you must remind yourself to keep calm and carry on! Paper Two is tomorrow, and I'd like to wish the best of luck to everyone. I'll sign off with a quote from Epictetus: "We cannot control the external events around us, but we can control our reaction to them." Maeve's blog Second exam finished today with Home Ec! Honestly after the highs of English Paper 1, this paper brought me back down to earth fairly fast. Home Ec is such a content heavy subject and it's really difficult to prepare for what will appear on the exam, as not one aspect of the course can be left behind and the paper is incredibly difficult to predict. To start the paper, I found that the short questions in Section A were challenging at first glance but most were doable when the gears began turning. Lipids coming up as the main macronutrient in Section B was a welcome relief and Section B question 1(a) was a really nice table to analyse. The choices for the rest of Section B were broad so they would have suited a lot of people. Section C part 4 is where things got a little rocky, with an extensive analysis of meat required, and I found option (b) and (c) to both be difficult options to choose between. Overall a challenging paper I hope that the marking scheme will be kind to us! Founded in 2008, the ISSU is the national representative body for school students in the Republic of Ireland. The ISSU is led by students, for students.
Buzz Feed
18-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
25 Old-School Foods People Swear By
If you think about foods your grandparents might enjoy, a few things come to mind: Raisin Bran, Grape Nuts, Cream of Wheat, oatmeal — the list goes on. All of these cereals are unquestionably "old person foods," and despite their reputations, people of all ages love 'em. I say the term "old person foods" with no hate — I personally love Raisin Bran and can't tell you how many times my friends have poked fun at me for buying it. I knew I wasn't the only person who loved this category of food, so I asked Tasty readers about the "old person foods" they simply can't get enough of. Hundreds of people replied with their grandparent-approved grocery staples and recipes, and I'm honestly taking notes for my next grocery run. Here are 25 responses, as told by the Tasty Community: "Werther's Originals. I don't care that having them rolling around in my purse makes me feel like I'm 80. They are delicious." —Karen, 34, Texas "I love oatmeal and Cream of Wheat for breakfast, especially the more 'old person' flavors such as raisin, date, and walnut!" "I love Ambrosia Salad. Light, fluffy, fruity, sorta sweet. It's perfect for a summer dessert when anything else feels heavy." —Lunamyluna "Meatloaf, Raisin Bran, and oatmeal with peanut butter in it. I'm only 43 years old, but wow, this is good stuff!" "Oh my god, prunes! Especially the ones soaked in a little cherry juice. They're so good, but people act like I'm wild if I pull them out of my lunchbox! Nothing wrong with taking care of your gut with something tasty!" "I hate to say it, and I hope I don't sound ridiculous, but beans. Black, pinto, navy, refried — you name it. What I love most about beans, beyond being high in protein and how cheap and easy they are, is their versatility. They make a great side dish or can be the main dish all on their own. I don't care if liking beans makes me an old fart, they're delicious and nutritious and for that I gotta give 'em love." —Alex, 27, Arkansas "Bourbon pecan ice cream! It's crunchy, creamy, and a classic." "Grape nuts. I know that no one knows what they actually are, and my children say they break your teeth when you eat them, but I think they're so good! Plus, eating a bowl will keep you full for a solid six-plus hours! That's called sticking to your ribs, kids!" "Tuna noodle casserole! I learned it in Home Ec, and I've perfected it over the years." —Ginny Jensen "Tapioca pudding. My 15-year-old makes fun of me for it all the time." "Cucumber sandwich: cucumber slices with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Yummy!" "Every day is best when capped with a fig and Jeopardy. My grandma and I agree." —protrout978 "Bread pudding or pistachio ice cream. My friends call me an old man every time I talk about how good those two things are." "I always keep an Entenmann's Coffee Cake on hand just in case company shows up." "Fig Newtons." —Jenna, Threads "Liver and onions. I'm 33 and absolutely love it." "Lemon meringue pie." "Warm cornbread with butter and molasses." —Shawna, Instagram "Boston Baked Beans (the candy) and burnt peanuts. My friends have made fun of my old lady candy." "Porridge every morning, and if I have something else besides it, I actually miss not eating it." "Butter cookies that come in tins. That stuff slaps." —Ashley, Instagram "Cottage cheese with Dorothy Lynch dressing." "One of my favorite side dishes is a 'salad' made of shredded carrots, raisins, and mayonnaise. IDK, man, it's just good." "Liverwurst! Also brown butter spätzle." —Kyle, 36, Colorado "Sun-brewed tea. My grandmother would put iced tea bags (and a TON of real sugar) in a large covered pitcher and set it outside in direct sunlight for a few hours. Not the fastest way to make tea, but hers was the best tea I've ever had. Unfortunately, apartment living makes it hard for me to sun-brew on my own, but I definitely dream of her sweet tea." What are some of your favorite "old person" foods? Let us know in the comments, or fill out the anonymous form below! If you're looking to satisfy your craving for nostalgic dishes, download the Tasty app, where you can find anything from bread pudding to meatloaf — no subscription required.
