A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
A-levels
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A post-GCSE academic course in England and Wales offered at most Secondary School Sixth Forms, some FE Colleges and all [Sixth Form] Colleges.
Generally, the requirement to study at [A-Level] depends on the school. The most common requirement is five [GCSEs] at grade C-A*, sometimes including both English and Maths, but some Sixth Forms/Colleges will let you [resit] them if you didnt manage to get at least a C in them. [Sixth Forms] that are part of prestigious private schools or grammar schools generally require more/better grades, such as Bs in Maths and English, two As, and a string of [Bs and Cs].
The A in A-Level stands for Advanced-Level, and so it should. A-Levels are not neccessarily confusing or hard, but they are a LOT more work than GCSEs, and in a shorter space of time. The first half of the A-Level is the Advanced Subsidery or AS-Level, the second year is Advanced 2 or A2-Level, you complete both to get the full A-Levels.
The most common amount of A-Levels taken per person is either three (for the average students) or four (for smart students). However, some people actually pic even more, or less.
The average time spent doing A-Levels is two years, but some people end up doing three years for various reasons, such as failing a year, wanting to do extra ASs, or wanting to change subjects.
Generally after A-Levels, people go on to study at University or a skills/[trade school] or college.
A-levels meaning & definition 1 of A-levels.