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Ciaran McMurrayME AND MY LIFE

Watch out!

There is a test at the end, so look out

for the words which are bold and underlined!

My name is Ciaran (‘key-ran’)

It is an Irish name.

But I am from Scotland.

I am 21 years old.

Scotland

With Wales, Northern Ireland and England, it is

part of the United Kingdom.

Scotland

But next year, it could become an independent

country…

Scotland

Scotland is more than twice the size of

Catalonia

Catalonia

Scotland

However, Catalonia has a lot more people

5,300,000 people.

7,600,000 people.

Scottish Traditions

On special occasions like weddings, Scottish

men wear kilts. They are like skirts for men!

Bagpipes On these special occasions, someone also plays

a Scottish instrument called the bagpipes.

Bagpipes

This is the Scottish national anthem, called

‘Flower of Scotland’ on the bagpipes.

The flower of Scotland is the heather.

Cover your ears!

Why People Come to Scotland

To see the scenery.

Why People Come to Scotland

To see the wildlife.

Highland Cows

Why People Come to Scotland To see the castle in the capital city, Edinburgh.

On New Year’s Eve,

there are fireworks here.

Why People Come to Scotland

And to see Nessie!

Nessie is the name of the Loch Ness Monster, a

monster who lives in a lake in the North of

Scotland. Is he real? Nobody knows…

Why People Don’t Come to Scotland

The weather! It is very cold and we have lots of

rain. In winter we have lots of snow.

Glasgow

I live in a city called Glasgow.

It is the biggest city in Scotland.

Glasgow

I go to Glasgow University.

Glasgow

I live in a flat with my brother.

My Flat

Glasgow

My parents live in a small town near Glasgow.

My Parents’ House

My Family

I have a very big family.

I have 4 brothers and 1 sister.

My youngest brother is 9 years old.

My oldest brother is 27 years old.

My Family

This is at my sister’s wedding (see the kilt?)

My Interest/Hobbies

I like to play and watch a lot of sports.

Football is my favourite sport.

I also like to listen to music.

I like all types of music.

Football

Do any of you like football?

Football

Does anyone know who is the best football

team in the world?

Real Madrid? RCD Espanyol? FC Barcelona?

Football

The best football team in the world is…

Glasgow Celtic Football Club

Celtic F.C.

I have been to hundreds of Celtic games in my life.

I have seen Celtic play in 9 different countries.

Celtic F.C.

Last year Celtic beat Barcelona.

I have been to the Camp Nou to

watch Celtic against Barcelona.

Celtic fans in Barcelona

Music

My favourite band is One Direction.

No it’s not!

My favourite band is an English band called the

Arctic Monkeys.

Quiz… What Did You Remember?

How old am I?

Where am I from?

What do Scottish men wear at weddings?

What is the name of the Scottish national anthem?

What is my favourite sport?

Who is the best football team in the world?

Do I like One Direction?