In this section of the test, you will read six tests and answer 42 questions. Choose the correct answer to each question and mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

Before you start, read the sample text and the sample question below.

Sample text

Erosion is one of nature's most power forces. It can happen in many ways, includ-ing through the wind, rain, snow, and ice, Erosion frequently takes place over a long period of time. This is how canyons and deserts are often created. Yet it is also pos-sible for erosion to take place overnight.

Sample Question 1

What is this text mostly about?

(A) How deserts are created

(B) A natural force

(C) Canyons and deserts

(D) Wind erosion

The correct answer is (B), "A natural force."

Sample Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding erosion?

(A) It can happen in many ways

(B) Water most commonly causes it

(C) It can create deserts overnight

(D) It is stronger than anything in nature

The correct answers is (A), "It can happen in many ways"

Questions 1-5 are about the following article in the school newspaper.

     When the spring semester began, students at Eastern I Ugh School were met by a new science teacher. Her name is Elaine Burgess, and she has replaced Don-ald Young, who retired to spend time with his grandchildren.

     Since Ms. Burgess has just started here, many students are curious about her background. She was kind enough to sit down for an interview with 'The Quill and Paper'. According to Ms. Burgess, she received her master's degree from near-by Sanderson University only six months ago. Her M.A. is in chemistry, but she double majored in chemistry and biology as an undergraduate while simultan-eously getting a minor in physics.

     "I love all aspects of science," she said. "And I'm looking forward to teaching students the things I know" Ms. Burgess further declared that she prefers a hands-on approach to teaching science. So she expects to conduct numerous experiments in the hope of sparking students' interest in science.

     Finally, Ms. Burgess added that she welcomes student participation in her classes. "Not only can students learn from their teachers, but I believe that teachers can also learn from their students. I hope that, by working together, we can all increase our knowledge of science."