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 author’s viewpoint?
the author believes his class should visit the science museum’s 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:

To determine the author's viewpoint, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The passage states the second - floor exhibits align with three units of study, implying the author thinks the class should visit the second floor.
• Option 2: There is no mention of expanding the first floor to include water play. The first - floor exhibits are described as "immature" with water tables for play, but no expansion is suggested.
• Option 3: The issue is with movie lengths exceeding the allotted time for the field trip, not shortening the movie times for students in general.
• Option 4: There is no mention of conducting further research before the trip.

Answer:

The author believes his class should visit the science museum’s second floor. (The first option among the given choices, assuming the first option is "The author believes his class should visit the science museum’s second floor")