What is a long SAT article, novice?

Characteristics of SAT reading articles

1. Subject of the article

Most of the paragraphs in the SAT are directly extracted or adapted from literary masterpieces, and some are selected from popular science or other serious newspapers and periodicals, covering a wide range of contents, but most of them are relatively simple, and there will be no difference between advantages and disadvantages due to professional and geographical factors. To sum up, the genre of SAT reading articles is roughly as follows:

Cross-culture and immigration.

Black Americans &; Native Americans)

Women's rights (women &; Feminism)

Biological environment (biology &; Environment)

Natural science (natural science)

Literary fiction (literary fiction)

Art criticism (art criticism)

Social studies (sociology)

2. Item type

According to different standards, the types of SAT reading articles can be roughly divided into three categories.

According to the number of articles: single article/double article

According to the length of the article: long/short.

According to the genre of the article: literature/non-literature

After these different types of items are arranged and combined, the following forms will generally appear:

Short single channel

Reading two short passages

Lsp of a single non-literary article (long single article) (illiterate).

long novel

Two long reading lpps (long pairs of paragraphs)

Since May 2005, the SAT has been divided into three parts: English, writing and mathematics. 800 points for each part, * * * 2400 points. Previously, the SAT consisted of only two parts, English and Mathematics, with 800 points for each part and * * 1600 points. Since the SAT now includes the writing part, the original "SAT2 Writing Test" was cancelled.

In addition to the writing part, some slightly more difficult algebra problems have been added to the math part. Of course, it will not increase or decrease. For example, change the boring antonym vocabulary to make it easier to read and fill in the blanks.

On the surface, SAT reform is more difficult, longer and more content. In fact, if we consider that because of the addition of the writing part, the university that originally required SAT2 writing will no longer require SAT2 writing. Many universities will require two SAT2 test scores. Moreover, in this way, Asians have to work hard on writing. Perhaps, in the long run, this reform is a good thing for Asians as a whole.

Since May, 2005, in order to enter American universities for undergraduate studies, students in the second and third years of middle school must take the new SAT.

Examination content

SAT I test consists of two parts: reasoning test and subject test. The examination time is three hours and forty-five minutes, and the topic is multiple-choice questions and writing. It mainly tests the reading, mathematics and writing abilities of candidates, with a full score of 2400. SAT II (subject test) lasts for one hour, mostly multiple-choice questions, mainly examining the knowledge of a certain major of candidates, with a full score of 2400. Optional SAT II subjects include mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and foreign languages (including Chinese, Japanese, German, French and Spanish). Students should apply according to the requirements of various majors and schools. The following mainly introduces the key points of the SAT general exam:

Write for 60 minutes

Time: 60 minutes

Examination content: grammar, idioms and vocabulary selection

Assessment method: multiple-choice questions (35 minutes); Writing (25 minutes)

Score: 200-800

Critical reading (reading)

Time: 70 minutes (divided into two 25 minutes and one 20 minutes)

Evaluation content: reading ability

Assessment methods: reading comprehension, reading comprehension of sentences and paragraphs.

Score: 200-800

Mathematics section

Time: 70 minutes (divided into two 25 minutes and one 20 minutes)

Exam content: arithmetic and application problems, algebra and function, geometry and measurement, data analysis, statistics and basic probability theory.

Assessment methods: multiple-choice questions and arithmetic questions

Score: 200-800

Examination structure

SAT is divided into three parts: analytical reading, mathematics and writing; The score for each part is 200 to 800. In each exam, there will be one or two 25-minute unrated sections. The purpose of excluding grades is to design future test questions and so on. The non-hierarchical part can be any of these three parts.

Additional problems in mathematical writing of thematic analysis reading

Minimum score 200 200 200

The highest score is 800 800 800

Total time (minutes) 70 70 60

Time allocation 2 25 minutes part 2 25 minutes part 35 minutes multiple choice part

1 20 minute part 1 20 minute part 25 minute component

Examination questions

According to the official question of the University Committee, the data are as follows:

There are 54 questions in the math section, including 44 multiple-choice questions and 10 fill-in-the-blank questions. Contents include: integers and fractions; Algebra, geometry, statistics, probability; quantitative analysis

Analysis of reading part 67: 19 sentence, paragraph 48. Reading articles involves: natural science, humanities, social science, literature and novels.

Writing part *** 49 questions and an essay: Among them, 18 sentences are wrong, change 25 sentences and 6 paragraphs, and write an essay. Many options include correcting mistakes and rewriting sentences and paragraphs. Composition type: argumentative, with arguments and examples (composition score: 2-12; Multiple choice score: 20-80)

*** 170 and a composition.

The additional part is not a grade and cannot be distinguished from other normal parts. The length of time is 25 minutes. The additional part can be any other part except writing and 10 multiple-choice questions. It is best not to guess which part is not an additional part of the grade. Because ETS will design the additional part to be no different from the normal part.

What's the difference between SAT and TOEFL? -sat tests intelligence; TOEFL test language;

TOEFL is to apply for going to a university or graduate school in the United States or Canada.

English proficiency test provided by students from English-speaking countries. In short, TOEFL tests the students' language.

Ability, while SAT examines students' logical reasoning ability. Entering an undergraduate college is not just a mandatory requirement.

Pieces, but also American society to measure whether a person is "smart" standard. The significance of taking the SAT is far more than that.

Learning itself is also the embodiment of personal thinking ability.

Note: In the past, sending SAT scores was not optional. Once you choose to send, all historical scores will be sent to the school. From 2008 10, collegeboard can choose the best one to send the scores (students who have had exam records before June can't choose 5438+00 and must send them all).

Optimize the itinerary for mainland students to take the SAT in Hong Kong.

Our high school students in China apply for undergraduate courses in American universities as international students, and also take the SAT, which is equivalent to the entrance examination for American universities. At present, the United States has SAT test sites in Taiwan Province Province and Hongkong. Therefore, taking the SAT in Hong Kong has become the first choice for mainland students.

There are five SAT examination rooms in Hong Kong, among which American International School (AIS) is the most convenient and well managed. With many years of experience in organizing SAT exams, AIS teachers in the United States, Britain and Hong Kong are all familiar with it, preparing for the exams in an orderly way and starting the exams as scheduled. End as scheduled.

To take the exam in Hong Kong, the most ideal way is to apply for a "passport" for free travel in Hong Kong where the candidates are located. Then arrive in Hong Kong the day before the exam, and leave time to get familiar with the environment and driving routes in AIS after staying, so that the mood will be relaxed the next day, which is conducive to getting good grades in the exam.

Specifically, after leaving Luohu and crossing Luohu Bridge, after being verified by the Hong Kong police, don't get off at the security building, take the train first, but buy an Octopus card at the ticket office. The deposit of HK$ 50 per card, plus other transportation expenses during the individual's stay in Hong Kong, is the total cost of buying the card. Usually, I just go to Hong Kong for exams and general shopping. It is enough to buy a HK$ 200 card. This card can be used on buses, CMB, subways, trains, Star Ferry and other common means of transportation, which is convenient and quick. When you return to the mainland from Hong Kong, ask the Hong Kong police before crossing the Luohu Pass, and he will tell you where the Octopus card is (the handling fee will not be refunded if you use it for less than 3 months). Then you can come back easily.

Buy an Octopus card and get on the bus. Be careful to get off at the "Kowloon Tong" station, but don't leave the station (you have to leave the station and then enter the subway station). Kowloon Tong is the only place where trains and subways meet in Hong Kong (tsim sha tsui station can also transfer to the subway, but it is not recommended to go far), so it is very convenient to go to other places in Hong Kong. This is also one of the main reasons for choosing AIS.

Get off at Jiulongtang Station and find exit A2 according to the sign on the wall. Of course, you can also ask the police. The police in Hong Kong will tell you how to get there in detail, just like the kind grandmother around us. Hair must be clean and clothes must be neat. Walking out of A2 station, my eyes suddenly opened up. At this time, there are two bus lanes on the right, but all you have to do is cross the driveway. At this time, it should be noted that the traffic rules in Hong Kong are to drive on the left, which is different from our habits. Remember to be safe.

Cross the driveway, turn left, walk along the driveway for about 20 meters, and you will reach the intersection of the driveway you just crossed and Waterloo Road. Then turn right and walk along Waterloo Road for about 10 minutes to AIS. Some buildings on the way are more distinctive, so you can enjoy them while walking. When you see the dark brown gate, congratulations, you have arrived in AIS.

Arrive early on the day of the exam. There is a small table in the gate. Usually you have to queue up to register. There are usually two people, one is a male teacher from England and the other is a young female teacher from Hong Kong. The other is a young female teacher in America. They check your pass and the tickets typed from the computer. Are very active and serious. Especially the American female teacher with blue eyes, that American English makes you really comfortable.

At this time, it should be noted that just behind their small table, it is the passage to the SAT I examination room. Before registering for the exam, these teachers will first greet everyone to go to the toilet in English, and then sit in the examination rooms of SAT I and SAT II respectively. Candidates sit at both ends of a long table and usually have two sets of papers. Don't bring a set of questions to each candidate and the candidates next to him.

Candidates should pay attention to the position of the whiteboard in the examination room before choosing a seat, because it should write information such as the start and end time of each part of the exam. The exam is divided into seven parts, the first two parts are tested continuously, and then rest for five minutes. Candidates can come out easily and so on. And they have to verify it again when they enter. After attending two sessions in succession, you are allowed to rest in your seat for one minute. After three parts, I finished the exam in one go.

The invigilator is still the teacher. They put forward different requirements and precautions according to different stages of the exam. After the official exam began, every sentence the invigilator said was the same as that of other invigilators in the world, to show fairness to every SAT candidate in the world. They are based on the "SAT Project Deputy Director Manual" issued by ETS without saying a word; Not a few words. Everything's fine.

The examination room of SAT II is next to the school basketball court. Because there are not many candidates taking the SAT II, the examination room is a smaller classroom. The invigilator's practice is basically the same as above. However, SAT II takes up to three subjects on the same day, so candidates with less than three subjects take the test one by one.

SAT examination room: all exams start at 8: 30 and end around 12: 30.

The campus of AIS is very small, including primary school, junior high school and senior high school. Some of their high school graduates take the SAT directly. Compared with mainland students, they don't have the pressure of the college entrance examination and can prepare calmly.

AIS has a big-bellied Maitreya Buddha with a big smile and a small head. Put it in a very inconspicuous position on campus. If you are interested, you can look for it, and maybe you can bless it.

Among AIS teachers, there is a female teacher from Shanghai who is dignified, beautiful, capable and enthusiastic. You can contact her to answer questions if necessary. It seems that only she can speak Mandarin, and of course she can also speak Shanghainese. It's just that I can't speak Shanghainese, so I have never spoken Shanghainese. Here I thank her again! It is suggested that candidates who have been in contact with her bring some Shanghai snacks to express their gratitude. That's what I did, but unfortunately she wasn't there that day, so I left a note on her desk.

The telephone number of AIS office is 00 852-233 638 12. Remember to speak English, and then find Mr. Zheng.

If there are parents accompanying the exam, you can wait on campus when your child takes the exam; You can also go to Hong Kong's largest comprehensive entertainment shopping center "Festival Walk" for the "summer vacation". There are several ethnic restaurants; World famous clothing store; There are indoor cinemas and the largest indoor skating rink in Hong Kong. This is a good place to kill time. Just walk back to Kowloon Tong A2 Station, get off at the station, and find or ask the exit (exit C) to get to the "Festival Walk".

Or you can go to the nearby City University of Hong Kong. Although the campus is relatively small, the environment is elegant and the school is good, ranking 145 internationally. :)

The following is the preparation experience summarized by the SAT teacher with the highest score of 2320 and the composition score of 1 1, for your reference when preparing for the exam in advance:

Saturday Monday

First of all, about vocabulary:

1, you don't need to remember all the words that have appeared in the SAT, just remember the words that you often take. Because if you want to remember all the words, the result is often that you don't remember all the words in the end, and the memory process is easy to hit confidence. Therefore, the best preparation for SAT vocabulary is not a very general vocabulary book, but a targeted SAT high-frequency vocabulary book;

2.SAT words need to be treated differently. For example, the vocabulary problem of critical reading only prepares words, and it is not necessary to remember the complete spelling and meaning, but only vaguely. The meanings of the five options in the vocabulary problem are very different, so you can solve the problem as long as you know the basic meaning of the word. This can greatly improve the efficiency of vocabulary memory.

3. Memory method recommends the associative memory method of root affixes. After a large number of English words, it will naturally be found that English words are not a simple random combination of 26 letters, but have radicals similar to Chinese characters, which only become root affixes in English. Memorizing words with root affixes can get twice the result with half the effort and make rapid progress. More importantly, even if you encounter words you haven't memorized in the examination room, you won't be at a loss. Constant should change, this is the most powerful method.

Say the vocabulary first. Let's talk about these basic methods first.

About reading:

First of all, vocabulary is the foundation; Then, we should have correct reading habits or problem-solving procedures to save limited time as much as possible; When solving specific problems, do not solve them in order, but accurately grasp the "problem eye". As long as you can catch the eye of the question, SAT reading will break through like bamboo, just like pulling a thread, and all the knots will be opened. Therefore, Teacher Hua often tells students that reading SAT is a "paper tiger". It is common for Mr. Hua's students to get more than 650 points in the SAT reading section, provided, of course, that they study hard. Teacher Hua's requirement for students in this single item is 650-700 points.

About grammar

Grammar questions are even more "paper tigers". It seems to be a long sentence, and there are many new words. In fact, mistakes or frequent exams are often common grammar mistakes. Teacher Hua suggested that students should be good at summing up, finding mistakes, and then reviewing the past and learning new things. Teacher Hua's single requirement for students is 800 points.

About writing

The first step in writing is to examine the questions. A considerable proportion of high school students' English argumentative essays are actually off-topic, which is a problem that China often finds in the teaching process of SAT and IELTS for many years. Even students with a good English foundation often make such mistakes. On the basis of keeping the topic on topic, Mr. Hua asked students to accumulate details such as writing materials, common reasons, writing vocabulary, writing sentence patterns and so on. Teacher Hua's students got a high score of 1 1 in writing. Teacher Hua's single requirement for students is 10- 1 1. This single item must get a high score, because the importance of this single item lies not only in SAT scores, but also in applying for articles.

About Mathematics

This is what Mr. Hua disdains to talk about in class, because the students he tutored every year are excellent students who want to sprint the world's top universities after getting high marks under the guidance of Mr. Hua. In this single preparation, Mr. Hua only gave the students one sentence: the math test is actually not math, but English, because as long as the topic is understood or translated into Chinese, the math on the SAT is actually advanced mental arithmetic. Teacher Hua's requirement for students in this single item is of course 800 points. In fact, students think that math is very simple and there is plenty of time. Even if they only check it once, they will always get 780 points because they are not careful enough.

Teacher Hua's method is very simple and easy to learn, because she thinks that the difficult method must be useless. Because the exam is so tight and the time is so limited, how can students remember the steps and types of so many complicated methods? Simple methods, coupled with repeated practice of students' feedback with the real questions tested by teacher Hua, make it a natural thing to get high marks smoothly.

The three major Chinese teachers of SAT teach in small classes with five students in the whole process, accurately grasping the students' foundation and learning progress, not only paying attention to individual breakthroughs, but also considering the improvement of the total score.

SAT II

First of all, the subject selection of SAT II: It is recommended to choose Math II (if you study liberal arts and other subjects that don't require high math, you can choose easier Math I), physics and chemistry, because these three subjects are relatively familiar to China students; Biology needs to remember too many professional words, which are long and difficult to remember, and are not recommended; Students who study liberal arts can try history if their English is good. According to teacher China's feedback, world history is relatively easier than American history.

Then, prepare SAT II. The preparation for SAT II is divided into two stages: the first is to understand the questions, and the second is to do the questions with understanding. Generally speaking, as long as you understand the questions, there should be no problem with SAT II. So SAT II is first and foremost a question of language and professional vocabulary. When this problem is solved, most students should have no problem. The next question is just to find some exercises to familiarize yourself with the topic. Teacher Hua here provides copies of all SAT II textbooks free of charge, and students only need to borrow the textbooks themselves and return them after copying.

If the problem lies in the second stage, students can extract the knowledge points that they often make mistakes or can't, and find an experienced teacher to answer questions. You don't need to attend the full SAT II course at all, which is both expensive and time-consuming.