My Attitude and Behavior During C.S.T.

Odalys H

Period 6 ; English

November 7 , 2012

My Attitude and Behavior During C.S.T.

   During the C.S.T. , I gave about 75%. My attitude during this test wasn’t that good , but my behavior was. I am the kind of person that gets distracted easily. Sometimes I really understand what I’m doing and at other times I don’t. There are times where I don’t even have to read the passage because the answers are not in the passage. The only reason why I don’t give it 100% is because I really dislike testing. My behavior is good because I don’t talk or do stuff without distracting other people.

   When I take the C.S.T. , I don’t give it 100%. I give it about 70 – 75%.  The C.S.T. isn’t pointless and I don’t know why people say that. These will determine how good you are at subjects. Some people score higher and some score lower , but maybe because they don’t give it all their effort. For me , giving it this amount of percent isn’t good. I know I can give it 100% , but at times I just get lazy.  The way I can improve my amount of percentage I put is by getting some more sleep. I usually sleep like around 12 a.m , but I don’t know why. I just don’t get sleepy. During the C.S.T. , I will try to sleep at 10, which is a good time for me to go to sleep. Another way I can improve it is by eating something before I take the test. This way I wont be hungry during the C.S.T.

   I am the kind of person that gets distracted easily. My homeroom was the kind of homeroom who had a lot of talkative people. When it came to the C.S.T , not a lot of people were paying attention to it. Some people would whisper during the test.  It would get me distracted because I can’t concentrate unless it’s quiet. Some of the students would even start laughing out of random and it would be annoying. I tried my best to ignore them but I couldn’t because they were right next to me. The people who talked the most would all sit together.

  My behavior was good because I wouldn’t take and I would ignore the people who would sit around me. Some of the people would talk to me , but I’d just ignore them. When it comes to testing , no matter what kind of test it is , I always pay attention to mine.  Even though I get distracted , I pay attention to mine. I never talk during tests because then I’m afraid I might get in trouble. I just look around the room sometimes to get my mind off the people who keep on talking. My behavior during the C.S.T. is good and it will always be good.

   The C.S.T. is a boring test , but at the end it can help you.  I didn’t get much sleep because I can’t fall asleep just like that. There are times where I’m not tired and go to bed anyway. The next time I take the C.S.T , I will sleep more and eat better. This will help me concetrate more because I won’t be thinking about anything else but the C.S.T.

Nike

Odalys H

Period 6; English

10-26-12

Nike

   Nike was founded in January 25, 1964, in Eugene, Oregon by Phil Knights and Bill Bowerman. It didn’t become an official brand until 1978.  It is known for sponsoring famous people and for their athletic clothes. It is one of the most famous brands around the world. One of the reasons why it is known is because they have a crazy amount of shoes. They easily have over 800 pairs, but not in their stores. Another reason is because it has stuff for all kinds of people. Last but not least, they have cheap prices compared to other brands.

   Nike is one of my favorite brands for many reasons. I love their style and shoes. I go at least once a week to the Nike store. I like going to their stores because they have many different pairs of shoes. There are very comfortable shoes and help you run better. As this quote states “I absolutely love these sneakers! They are perfect for me! I was worried because I have relatively flat feet and can't wear many varieties of sneakers but TRULY these are fabulous! I ran 6 miles in them the first day I had them....... NO PAIN! :) LOVE EM! :)” (-HorseLady-).  I agree with this quote because I own many running shoes from Nike and they are very comfortable that last a long time. I mostly like their high top shoes, which are the most popular ones. If you would count every pair of shoes that Nike has released, it would easily be over 800.  Some are expensive and some are cheap. Depending on what type of style it is. They have shoes for all different types of sports. For example, they have shoes for basketball, soccer , baseball & many other sports. I go more into their sneakers. The type of shoes that Nike sales more, are their high top. High tops are pretty expensive but don’t pass more than $100.

   Not only is it for older people, but it is for all kinds of people. They have clothes and shoes for everyone. The clothes that Nike sales are mostly sports clothes. Nike is known for being a sports brand. They might be expensive, but it will last you a long time. Buying their clothes is good because you can play sports and you’ll feel comfortable. I easily have over 20 pieces of clothing of Nike. I play basketball, so whenever I need sports clothes, Nike is my store. Nike is a store for everyone. Kids, women, and men. They mostly have stuff for men though, but you’ll find stuff for everyone.

   Nike is also known for athletes, but also for their prices. Many sports brands sell their items for $100 or maybe less. Nike is a famous brand and is also cheap. The most expensive pair of Nikes’ that I’ve bought were $75.  Not only are they cheap, but they also last you a long time. I have a pair of Nikes’ that I’ve had for over 3 years and they still look like new. The price range for Nike is from $10 - $200. The most expensive Nike’s that you could buy are the first Flights.

    Although I love Nike and it’s a great brand , some people dislike it. There are several of shoes that people dislike very much. An example would be the Nike Shox. “I was excited to get these. My first pair of Shox. When they got here, I thought they looked awesome. Even my kids commented on my 'cool new kicks'. Then the disappointment. My heel kept slipping out. Although they were the right size and fit comfortably, every time I stepped, my heel lifted out. I knew I couldn't deal with that over the long run (pun intended)... So - I wound up returning them :-(“ (n4tcp).  I disagree with this review because Nike shoes are made with good material and they make sure the shoes don’t tear apart before they put them on sale.

   Overall, Nike is a brand for everyone. Many people wear this brand and you should too. You won’t regret it. Nike is great for everyone and it will look good on you. You should buy Nike because not only is it good, but it is also cheap and will last you a long time. It is a great brand and very popular. Everyone should at least own one pair of Nike or at least something from Nike, because it is a very amazing brand.

Works Cited

-HorseLady-. Store.Nike. Nike Shoes , Clothing & Gear. June 11 , 2010. October 26 , 2012.

n4tcp. Store.Nike. Nike Shoes , Clothing & Gear. December 28 , 2008. October 26 , 2012

Yosemite National Park

Abel V

10/26/12

Period 6

Yosemite National Park

     To take your mind of things, rest, and enjoy nature the best place to go is Yosemite National Park. In Yosemite national park everywhere you look you see plants, trees, and animals. I was only 3 days there but it felt like I was there for a week.

   Right away when we got there I was looking everywhere and thinking what to do, where to go and I really wanted to go to the river, which was supper close. The waterfall, the trees, and the big rocks makes you feel so small. “This planning was wise not just as a way to minimize the footprint in the park but to set up a community in the thick of so much wilderness where just about everyone in the family really does feel comfortable” (Andrea Orr). I agree with her because the experience I had in Yosemite national park was great and I had a great time with my family.

     Yosemite national park is awesome they have a museum where you go and read about how old are the trees and about the people that lived there. They do like a ritual were they have this bonfire and they just sing and dance while people watch them. There is also a pool were you can take the little kids.

     You have to watch out for the bear because they will eat your food if you don’t put it in the big metal cabinets. Sometimes they make you do noise to scare the bears and other animals.

   The days at the river were the best ones. The water was super cold but the combination between the water and the sun were perfect. There are roots from the giant sequoias that you can use to jump off to the water.

   There was this time when we were in the river and we saw bear and the rangers from the park were following it. We got a little bit scared. We also got to see a dear that we were going to touch but someone told us to get away from it. “In another incident that same day, a hiker was running down the steep Upper Yosemite Falls Trail and fell, suffering a fatal head injury”(Yosemite National Park Site of Multiple Tragic Accidents This Summer). The park is dangerous if you don’t take the precautions you need for example not to feed the animals and stuff like that.

Work cited:

Orr, Andrea. familyvacationcritic.com. Yosemite-national-park-family-vacation. 02/05/2011. October 26, 2012.

K.C., Dermory. news.yahoo.com. Yosemite-national-park-multiple-tragic-accidents-summer. July 20, 2011. October 26, 2012.

My Attitude and Behavior During C.S.T.

Abel V  

 Period 6

11/07/12

My Attitude and Behavior During C.S.T.

   This is an essay about my attitude and behavior during the C.S.T. and the way that I can improve this attitude to make the C.S.T. better the next time I take.

   My attitude and behavior during the C.S.T. was not really the best one because I wasn’t totally concentrated and I was a little bit tire. The percent of effort I put in the C.S.T was not 100% but personally I think it was 80%-85% I didn’t put 100% provably because the test was really tire and the more I read the tire my eyes felt. I feel that I could have done better if I’ve had the patience to take my time in every section and read everything. The fact that I didn’t sleep well the night before had to do a lot with my concentration. I thin that I need to read more to get used to it without getting anxious and distracted.

   The fact that I didn’t put my 100% in the C.S.T is really disturbing for me because I see that it represented a lot. It wasn’t only a simple test that doesn’t matter if you pass it or not. I should have taken this test more seriously because is the way people see how good I am in what I do and is also a way in which other people see how well our community and ethnic group is doing. It also influences the next generation of students because if someone see this results they will blame it on the teachers and not the students because they will say that the teachers are not doing their work right and we will star seeing teachers get fire and probably less money for our community or stuff like, just because of people that didn’t care about their results in the C.S.T. or in school.

My Attitude and Behavior During C.S.T.

Claudia V

11/07/12

Period 6

My Attitude and Behavior During C.S.T.

     My attitude towards the C.S.T. started off good, even though I was tired and hungry, I would get happy when I knew the answer to the questions and my confidence was growing, but my attitude started to go down when I got bored of just reading and reading the questions and the passages. By the end of the test I was getting tired so I would not pay much attention to the questions and my level of concentration lowered.

     I think that I devoted 90% effort in the test. I was doing really good in the beginning, reading the questions first and then looking for the answers in the passages, I think I could have given it a 100% if I would not have overthought my answers, and if I would have concentrated more. For some questions, I would not understand some words because they were too complicated so I would just guess the answer. When I was coming to the end of the test I was already tired and there where some classmates that would not be quiet and that was distracting me. I am also a very impatient person so I think that affected my score too. Another fact that held me from putting a 100% is that I did not think it was that important, I thought it was just another test.

     I didn’t think I was going to get proficient in English, it was a great surprise. I am very happy with my results in the test because I improved a lot in English and I am very proud of that, but I know that I could do better if I keep preparing myself. My goal for next year is to get advanced on this test so I am going to put more effort on the next one so I could get it.

     

“Tres Metros Sobre El Cielo”

Claudia V

10/26/12

Period 6

“Tres Metros Sobre El Cielo”

     This movie is my favorite one because it is romantic and it has action. ‘’H’’, played by Mario Casas, is the ‘’bad guy’’, a reputation he had won since he is a motorcyclist at night and the people that lives around don’t like the way motorcyclists act and how they do their races. He meets Babi, played by Maria Valverde, while she was going to school and they had chemistry the very first instant they see each other, even though she doesn’t admit she likes him. She thinks he is an asshole but at the same time she finds him very attractive. Babi’s best friend gets with another motorcyclist that is friends with ‘’H’’, and that is how Babi encounters ‘’H’’ more often.

     Babi is the ‘’good girl’’, well, that is what her parents think. She was always obligated to be good but she wanted to rebel, she wanted to change, to be out there. She goes to an only-girls private school and they have plenty of rules that she does not want to follow. That is when she starts to hang out with ‘’H’’ and he shows her what adventure and action means.

     The actors in this movie make it look so real, they make you follow the story and you could never get bored. ‘’I seriously fell in love with this movie. It’s such a nice romantic movie but with a sad ending. Not to mention the main actor Mario Casas he is so hot’’(Gabby B). I totally agree with Gabby B, the main actors, especially Mario Casas, are very good looking and really know how to interpret the characters, showing the chemistry they have. Casas actually gives the character the meaning of a motorcyclist because he is in good shape and he shows this sexy look to make it even better.  The casting director made a good choice when he picked the characters. 

     ‘’It is an entertaining movie, but full of clichés in many romantic films. Well, first of all the bad of the movie is a movie that is more like a public dirigid and also female teenager, so some dialogues, advice and actions are noticed very immature and seemingly meaningless. Something bad is that it relies too or is history in simple things and other films of the genre that had not already’’ (Ramirez Corona). I think the movie is really original and it doesn’t compare with any other. The advice and actions in this movie are done accordingly to the audience and they are done so they audience could relate to them.

     In this movie it shows how opposites attract, he is all wild and outgoing and she is all educated and a girl that had always followed the rules. Once they see each other they have a magic click but she wants to deny it, thinking of what everyone would say, especially her parents. But she is also influenced by her friends that always thought motorcyclist are cool and they would say how they envied her because she was chosen by ‘’H’’ to be his girl. He shows her a side of love that she had never seen and he opens up with her so that she could see how he really is. This movie could relate to the teenagers in the world because they all go through that. It shows how a prohibited relationship in between two teenagers could be like in real life.

Work Cited

B, Gabby. http://www.luuux.com/entertainment/tres-metros-sobre-el-cielo-movie. March 16, 2012. October 26, 2012.

Ramirez, Corona.http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tres_metros_sobre_el_cielo_2010. January 20, 2012. November 15, 2012.