A criterion for admission to American universities - SAT

Hi, today I'll talk to you about a more serious matter, I will talk about the SAT - Scholastic Assessment Test. It is a standardized educational test in the United States applied to students in 2nd grade, which serves as a criterion for admission to American universities (similar to Brazilian vestibular).

The SAT consists of SAT I: Reasoning Test, and SAT II: Subject Test.



The SAT I is a three-hour test, primarily multiple-choice, that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities. The SAT II tests are one-hour, primarily multiple-choice tests in specific subjects. The Subject Tests measure the examinee's knowledge of particular subjects and his/her ability to apply that knowledge.



Many colleges require or recommend one or more of these tests for admission or placement purposes. It is advisable to check the requirements of colleges before deciding which tests to take.



The following Subject Tests can be selected: Writing, Literature, Math Level I, Math Level IC, Math Level IIC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, American History and Social Studies, World History, French, German, Modern Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Spanish.



There are no oral parts of the SAT.



Before the test, it is recommended to use preparing material containing practical tests which are also available on the web.



The test is applied seven times a year in October, November, December, January, March (or April), May and June. Students from other countries can take them, if interested in joining a university that accepts SAT scores.

Well, I hope I have helped with good information for those interested in taking the SAT.

Kisses.



                                                                                                                          Sabrina

Games

WAR
A wargame is a strategy game that deals with military operations of various types, real or fictional. Wargaming is the hobby dedicated to the play of such games, which can also be called conflict simulations, or consims for short. When used professionally to study warfare, it is generally known as a military exercise or war game. Note that hobby wargamers have traditionally run the two words together, but the military has generally kept them separate; it is not a hard and fast rule, however. Although there may be disagreements as to whether a particular game qualifies as a wargame or not, a general consensus exists that all such games must explore and illuminate or simulate some feature or aspect of human behaviour directly bearing on the conduct of war, even if the game subject itself does not concern organized violent conflict or warfare.Wargames are generally categorized as historical, hypothetical, fantasy, or science fiction. Historical games by far form the largest group. These games are based upon real events and attempt to represent a reasonable approximation of the actual forces, terrain, and other material factors faced by the actual participants. Hypothetical games are games grounded in historical fact but concern battles or conflicts that did not (or have yet to) actually happen. Fantasy and science fiction wargames either draw their inspiration from works of fiction or provide their own imaginary setting. Highly stylized conflict games such as chess are not generally considered wargames, although they are recognized as being related. Games involving conflict in other arenas than the battlefield, such as business, sports or natural environment are similarly usually excluded.
The modern wargaming hobby has its origins at the beginning of the 20th century, with the invention of miniatures games in which two or more players simulated a battle as a pastime. During the 1950s the first large scale, mass produced board games depicting military conflicts were published. These games were at the height of their popularity during the 1970s, and became quite complex and technical in that time.
Wargaming has changed dramatically over the years, from its roots in miniatures and board wargaming, to contemporary computer and computer assisted wargames; however, both miniature and board wargames maintain a healthy, if small, hobby market with lighter games being popular with many 'non-wargamers'.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wargaming

It's a great strategy game, and one I hear the rules are complicated, but worth a try!

Grammar Flash

Flash Quizzes for English Study

http://a4esl.org/q/f/

This site is great fun for a study of grammar; the quizzes are related to each matter. Of course, I couldn’t do all the quizzes, but worth trying.

 I had a little difficulty in some quizzes.I had a little difficulty in quizzes about past perfect and present perfect, but I didn't have difficulty about the others.

By:Stéfany

Perfect Score

Six high school students get together to try to heist an SAT exam, because they think it’s not fair having their futures decided by one test.  And I totally agree with that, I mean, just with the second sentence. So they think that the only way to get good grades and get into the universities they want is beating the system. Ok, I don’t think it’s the best movie I’ve ever seen, but there are some actors you’d probably like to see:  for girls, Chris Evans (or Johnny Storm – he is hot - or Captain America), for boys,  Scarlett  Johansson  (or Black Widow, Natasha Romanoff). They’re going to be in the next Marvel production, The Avengers in 2012, and no, the world will not end. I’m supposed to write about this SAT exam, so talking about the movie is a less boring way to do that. And when would I have the opportunity to write about Chris Evans? By 'Dani

Rejoice and love yourself today cause you were born this way

Hello, today I will talk about the song I quoted in my presentation post. It’s a creation of Lady Gaga and is called ‘Born this Way’.

The song is about how people should be happy regardless of the way they came into the world, shows how we are beautiful in own ways.

I love this lyric because I believe in everything she says and actually think that if everyone thought this way everybody would be happier.

Here are the lyric and the link of the music with the meaning of some words.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV1FrqwZyKw

Born This Way - Lady Gaga
It doesn't matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M
Just put your paws up
'Cause you were born this way, Baby

(Verse:)

My mama told me when I was young
We are all born superstars

She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on
In the glass of her boudoir

'There's nothin wrong with lovin who you are'
She said, 'cause He made you perfect, babe'

'So hold your head up girl and you'll go far,
Listen to me when I say'

(Chorus:)

I'm beautiful in my way
'cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track baby
I was born this way

Don't hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track baby
I was born this way

(Post-chorus:)
Ooo there ain't no other way
Baby i was born this way
Baby i was born this way
Ooo there ain't no other way
Baby I was born
I'm on the right track baby
I was born this way

Don't be a drag - just be a queen
Don't be a drag - just be a queen
Don't be a drag - just be a queen
Don't be!

(Verse:)

Give yourself prudence
And love your friends
Subway kid, rejoice your truth

In the religion of the insecure
I must be myself, respect my youth

A different lover is not a sin
Believe capital H-I-M (hey hey hey)
I love my life I love this record and
Mi amore vole fe yah (love needs faith)

(Chorus)

(Post-chorus)

(Bridge:)

Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Whether you're broke or evergreen
You're black, white, beige, chola descent
You're lebanese, you're orient
Whether life's disabilities
Left you outcast, bullied, or teased
Rejoice and love yourself today
'cause baby you were born this way

No matter gay, straight, or bi,
Lesbian, transgendered life
I'm on the right track baby
I was born to survive
No matter black, white or beige
Chola or orient made
I'm on the right track baby
I was born to be brave

(Chorus)

I was born this way hey!
I was born this way hey!
I'm on the right track baby
I was born this way hey!

I was born this way hey!
I was born this way hey!
I'm on the right track baby
I was born this way hey!

Vocabulary:

Lipstick: coloring for the lips.

Mistake: a wrong act or judgment.

Regret: a feeling of sorrow, or of having something wrong.

Rejoice: to feel or show great happiness.

Disabilities: something witch disables.

Well, I hope to you this song is as profitable as it was for me.

Kisses!

Sabrina