Hero Delivery Driver Runs for Election in Ireland
Vocabulary
Repeat each word, definition, and example sentence after your tutor.
delivery
Noun
dɪˈlɪvəriː
the act of bringing letters, parcels, etc. somewhere
The company offers free delivery for orders over $150.
attack
Verb
əˈtæk
to use violence to try to hurt, kill, or damage
The referee was taken to hospital after being attacked by a crazed fan.
hero
Noun
ˈhiːroʊ
a person who is admired for their achievements or qualities
His father was a war hero.
bravery
Noun
ˈbreɪvəriː
the quality of being willing to face danger or pain, or behavior that shows such a quality
The firefighters showed great bravery.
run
Verb
rʌn
to be a candidate in an election
John McCain ran for president in the 2008 US election but lost to Barack Obama.
voice
Noun
vɔɪs
a particular attitude or opinion of a person or group; a person or thing by which an attitude or opinion is expressed
The group said the protest was the only way to make their voice heard.
Article
Hero Delivery Driver Runs for Election in Ireland
In November 2023, a Brazilian man named Caio Benicio was working for the food delivery company Deliveroo, delivering food around Dublin in Ireland.
There are more than 58,000 Brazilians in Ireland but on one day last fall, Benicio became perhaps the best known Brazilian in the country.
The 43-year-old was in the center of the capital when he saw a man with a knife attacking a child. When he realized what was happening he used his motorbike helmet to hit the man, who fell down.
Three children and a woman were badly hurt.
Benicio was called a hero and people raised money to thank him for his bravery. The GoFundMe page was called "Buy Caio Benicio a pint" — meaning a pint of beer, which usually costs about $6 in Ireland.
He got enough money for more than just one beer — about $400,000, in fact.
He said he could have spent that money back at home on the beaches of Brazil but instead he has decided to stay in Ireland and run for election to Dublin city council.
"I have to give back to all those people who expect me to be their voice," he told Newstalk.
He added: "Politics is the best way to have the power to help people."
Ireland has seen more and more people from around the world moving to the country. Some have left their homes because of war, while others have come for a better life.
Irish people are known to be friendly, but not everyone is happy about the numbers of people arriving.
But Benicio believes he can give these people a voice and make a difference for all of the residents of north Dublin.
He's running for the Fianna Fáil ("FEE-uh-nh FOYL") party. The elections take place on June 7.
Questions
Answer the following questions about the article.
1.
What food delivery company did Caio Benicio work for?
Answer
"In November 2023, a Brazilian man named Caio Benicio was working for the food delivery company Deliveroo, delivering food around Dublin in Ireland."
2.
How many Brazilians live in Ireland?
Answer
"There are more than 58,000 Brazilians in Ireland but on one day last fall, Benicio became perhaps the best known Brazilian in the country."
3.
How much money was raised for Benicio through GoFundMe?
Answer
"He got enough money for more than just one beer — about $400,000, in fact."
4.
What are your thoughts on Caio Benicio's heroic act?
5.
What do you think you would have done if you had been in Benicio's position?
6.
Who would you say are the bravest people you know?
7.
Do you agree that going into politics is the best way to help people?
8.
Do you think immigrants in your country have more of a voice now than they did in the past?
