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Sunday, April 24, 2016

Common European Framework (CEF) of Reference for Languages - English Test

So on whim, I've decided to take an online English Test... and well, I've managed to obtain the "highest" (seems like a lot of people can get this rather easily... odd, ain't it?) rather quickly.

Funny thing is that the website compares my score with IELTS' Band 9 (highest score). I nearly choked on my drink. I've known people - lots in fact - who I believe has a higher English level than me, but apparently they could only get a Band 7 for IELTS. So, I reckon the comparison is pretty much bogus. 

Anyway, despite all of these problems, the test is pretty challenging, especially when you tried to complete the test as quickly as you can. Do give it a try and see how you rank :)

Link to test: http://adf.ly/1azcrz
(Wait for a few seconds after clicking the link and then click Skip Ad)

My CEF Score:

C2

Mastery
The capacity to deal with material which is academic or cognitively demanding, and to use language to good effect at a level of performance which may in certain respects be more advanced than that of an average native speaker.

Example: Can scan texts for relevant information, and grasp main topic of text, reading almost as quickly as a native speaker.
Source: http://adf.ly/1azcyV
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Time Taken: 2 min 38 secs

Like I've said, the time's important because it seems everyone with good enough English can get C2 rather easily, and also, some people might just google for the answers (but their Time Taken will suffer as a result).

DISC Personality Test

Fun stuff :P

If you're interested to take the test yourself, here's the link to the site: http://adf.ly/1azbGH
(Simply click "Skip Ad" after waiting the required few seconds)

General description

Dominance 
- Describes the way you deal with problems, assert yourself and control situations.

Influence 
- Describes the way you deal with people, the way you communicate and relate to others.

Steadiness 
- Describes your temperament - patience, persistence, and thoughtfulness

Compliance 
- Describes how you approach and organize your activity, procedures and responsibilities.

My Score


Link: http://adf.ly/1azbLJ

You act in an assertive, diplomatic way and strive for a stable, ordered life.
You are goal orientated but tend to avoid risk taking.
You handle pressure well - you push yourself and expect others to do the same.
Apparently, the website doesn't tell you whether your score is considered "comparatively high" or "comparatively low" so I just guessed the results... lol. Though, in comparison to the other percentages, my Influence score is considered as quite low? :P

Dominance - Comparatively High 

Traits:
  • enjoy competition and challenge.
  • are goal orientated and want to be recognised for their efforts.
  • aim high, want authority and are generally resourceful and adaptable.
  • are usually self-sufficient and individualistic.
  • may lose interest in projects once the challenge has gone and they tend to be impatient and dissatisfied with minor detail.
They are usually direct and positive with people, enjoying being the centre of attraction and may take it for granted that people will think highly of them. 

They may have a tendency to be rather critical of others. Consequently, other people may tend to see them as being rather domineering and overpowering.



Influence - Comparatively Low
Traits:
  • are usually socially passive.
  • quite frequently have an affinity for things, machinery and equipment.
  • are generally comfortable working alone.
  • frequently have a tendency to be analytical and once they have sorted the facts out they communicate them in a straightforward direct way.
  • tend to take little at face value.
They may well have learned and developed good social skills but they only bring these into play when logic dictates such tactics.


Steadiness - Comparatively Low
Traits:
  • tend to enjoy change and variety in their work and non-work life.
  • are expansive by nature and tend not to like routine and repetitive work/activities.
They enjoy stretching themselves intellectually and physically.


Compliance - Comparatively High

Traits:
  • are usually peaceful and adaptable.
  • tend not to be aggressive.
  • tend to be cautious rather than impulsive.
  • avoid risk-taking.
  • act in a tactful, diplomatic way and strive for a stable, ordered life.
  • are comfortable following procedures in both their personal and business life.
They prefer sticking to methods that have proved successful in the past. They have a high acceptance of rules and regulations.


A General DISC Guideline for Content Writers - Since I'm one :)

Content Writer: Content writers require more of a balanced DISC score than do webmasters or programmers. Content writers will be working very closely with you and interpreting your ideas into creative writing. A high "I " score accounts for creativity and a moderate "S" score should satisfy communication requirements. In order for your business to be viewed as credible, your content should be free of spelling and grammatical errors, making "C" an important score as well. It is important for a content writer to conform to your needs, as a result, the strong-willed "D" score may not be as requisite.

Suggested Scoring for Content Writers:
Highest Score: "I" - creative, emotional (ability to think like consumer).
Second Highest Score: "C" - professional and clean in writing (free of basic spelling and grammatical errors) and be analytical in their ideas.
Third Highest Score: "S" - open to communicating and willing to adjust to your needs and the needs of the consumers.
Lowest Score: "D"- Some self-starting tendencies and confidence are necessary.


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Friday, April 15, 2016

Claire Kuo - Don't Make Me Cry

I've translated the "old Mandarin" most lyrics websites provide into simplified Mandarin and coupled it with pinyin (My Mandarin unfortunately sucks, hence the need for pinyin hehe). Enjoy! :)


Claire Kuo - 惹哭我

Lyrics:
你的温柔划破我的
Nǐ de wēnróu huà pò wǒ de shāngkǒu
鲜红了整片夜空
xiānhóngle zhěng piàn yèkōng
绚烂开不了口的心痛
xuànlàn kāi bùliǎo kǒu de xīntòng
我的疑惑我无尽的
wǒ de yíhuò dài wǒ wújìn de zhuìluò
来不及解开的所有沉默
láibují jiě kāi de suǒyǒu chénmò
于沉没
zhōngyú chénmò

经拥过误闯过彼此的梦
céngjīng yǒngyǒuguò wù chuǎngguò bǐcǐ de mèng
彼此
wèi bǐcǐ huīhuò
梦醒了我站在自由的路口
mèng xǐngle wǒmen zhàn zài zìyóu de lùkǒu
不知所措
bùzhī suǒ cuò

离开我放开我惹哭我
líkāi wǒ fàng kāi wǒ bié rě kū wǒ
拆穿我
chāichuān wǒ ruǎnruò
装失落装洒脱好好分手
zhuāng shīluò zhuāng sǎtuō hǎohǎo fēnshǒu
就当我有
jiù dāng wǒ yǒu cuò
什么谁爱过谁伤过走到最后
shénme shuí àiguò shuí shāngguò zǒu dào zuìhòu
都是一
dōu shì yīchǎngkōng
挥别不求你懂
huī yī huīshǒu huī bié chéngnuò bù qiú nǐ dǒng
只求你惹哭我
zhǐ qiú nǐ bié rě kū wǒ

你的难过现了什么
nǐ de nánguò xiànzài wèile shénme
残留的那点忐忑
cánliú dì nà diǎn tǎntè
是不是明真的爱过
shì bùshì zhèngmíng zhēn de àiguò
我的无于衷
wǒ de wúdòngyúzhōng
冷漠得隐隐作痛
lěngmò dé yǐnyǐn zuòtòng
最狠的道别终出口
zuì hěn de dàobié zhōngyú shuō chūkǒu
联络
jiù bié zài liánluò

经拥过误闯过彼此的梦
céngjīng yǒngyǒuguò wù chuǎngguò bǐcǐ de mèng
彼此
wèi bǐcǐ huīhuò
梦醒了我站在自由的路口
mèng xǐngle wǒmen zhàn zài zìyóu de lùkǒu
不知所措
bùzhī suǒ cuò

离开我放开我惹哭我
líkāi wǒ fàng kāi wǒ bié rě kū wǒ
拆穿我
chāichuān wǒ ruǎnruò
装失落装洒脱好好分手
zhuāng shīluò zhuāng sǎtuō hǎohǎo fēnshǒu
就当我有
jiù dāng wǒ yǒu cuò
什么谁爱过谁伤过走到最后
shénme shuí àiguò shuí shāngguò zǒu dào zuìhòu
都是一
dōu shì yīchǎngkōng
挥别不求你懂
huī yī huīshǒu huī bié chéngnuò bù qiú nǐ dǒng
只求你惹哭我
zhǐ qiú nǐ bié rě kū wǒ

候幸福
nà shíhòu xìngfú ràng rén chàndǒu
只剩寂寞狠得不放手
zhuǎnyǎnguò zhǐ shèng jìmò hěn dé bù fàngshǒu

不如离开我放开我惹哭我
bùrú líkāi wǒ fàng kāi wǒ bié rě kū wǒ
拆穿我
chāichuān wǒ ruǎnruò
装失落装洒脱好好分手
zhuāng shīluò zhuāng sǎ tuō hǎohǎo fēnshǒu
就当我有
jiù dāng wǒ yǒu cuò
什么谁爱过谁伤过走到最后
shénme shuí àiguò shuí shāngguò zǒu dào zuìhòu
都是一
dōu shì yīchǎngkōng
挥别不求你懂
huī yī huīshǒu huī bié chéngnuò bù qiú nǐ dǒng
只求你惹哭我
zhǐ qiú nǐ bié rě kū wǒ