Question

read the paragraph below.

our eighth-grade science teacher is planning a trip to the science museum, and she showed us the exhibits on the museum website. the first-floor exhibits are immature, with water tables for play and sand boxes for \fossil\ digs. the second-floor exhibits allow students to create, featuring simple machines, exploding volcanoes, and build-your-own electric circuits. these exhibits align with three of our units of study. the third floor boasts a 3d movie theater; unfortunately, the movie lengths exceed the time allotted for our field trip.

which statement best describes the authors viewpoint?

• the author believes his class should visit the science museums second floor.
• the author believes the first floor should be expanded to include water play.
• the author believes the 3d movie times should be shortened for students.
• the author believes his class should conduct further research before the trip.

Explanation:

Analyze the text's description of each floor

The author describes the first-floor exhibits as "immature" (water tables and sand boxes). The second-floor exhibits (simple machines, volcanoes, electric circuits) "align with three of our units of study." The third-floor 3D movie lengths "exceed the time allotted."

Evaluate the options against the text

The author clearly favors the second floor because it aligns with their curriculum, while dismissing the first floor as too young and the third floor as too time-consuming. This directly supports the idea that the class should visit the second floor.

Identify the correct statement

The statement "The author believes his class should visit the science museum's second floor" accurately reflects this viewpoint.

Answer:

• (A) The author believes his class should visit the science museum's second floor. (Correct answer)
• (B) The author believes the first floor should be expanded to include water play.
• (C) The author believes the 3D movie times should be shortened for students.
• (D) The author believes his class should conduct further research before the trip.