–12 ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE

Questions 7–12 are based on the following passage.the highest mountain on the Atlantic seaboard.(4) For years, Mt. Desert Island, particularly itsmajor settlement, Bar Harbor, afforded summer(1) The coast of the State of Maine is one of the mosthomes for the wealthy. Recently, Bar Harbor has________ in the world. A straight line running fromthe southernmost city in Maine, Kittery, to themade a name for itself as a burgeoning arts com-munity as well. But there is much more to Mt. Desertnorthernmost coastal city, Eastport, would measureabout 225 miles. If you followed the coastlineIsland than a sophisticated and wealthy playground.A majority of the island is unspoiled forest land,between the same two cities, you would travel moreand it makes up the greatest part of Acadia Nationalthan ten times as far. This ruggedness is the result ofPark. Mt. Desert Island sits on the boundary linewhat is called a “drowned coastline.” The term comesbetween the temperate and sub-Arctic zones. There-from the glacial activity of the Ice Age. At that time,fore, the island supports the flora and fauna of boththe whole area that is now Maine was part of azones, as well as beach, inland, and alpine plants.mountain range that towered above the sea. As theAnd Mt. Desert Island lies in a major bird migrationglacier descended, however, it expended enormouslane; all kinds of migratory birds pass over the island.force on those mountains and they sank into the sea.All this is in addition to its geological treasures!(2) As the mountains sank, ocean water(5) The establishment of Acadia National Parkcharged over the lowest parts of the remaining land,in 1916 means that this diversity of nature will beforming a series of twisting inlets and lagoons, ofcontorted grottos and nooks. Once the glacierpreserved and that it will be available to all people,not just the wealthy who once had exclusive accessreceded, the highest parts of the former mountainto the island’s natural beauty. Today, visitors to Aca-range that were nearest the shore remained asdia may receive nature instruction from the parkislands. Although the mountain ranges were never tonaturalists, in addition to enjoying the beauty ofreturn, the land rose somewhat over the centuries.the island by camping, hiking, cycling, or boating.On Mt. Desert Island, one of the most famous of theOr, visitors may choose to spend time at the arche-islands the glacier left behind in its retreat from theological museum, learning about the Stone Agecoast of Maine, marine fossils have been found atinhabitants of the island. The best view on Mt.225 feet above today’s sea level, indicating that levelDesert Island, though, is from the top of Cadillacwas once the shoreline.(3) The 2,500-mile-long rocky and jaggedMountain. From the summit, you can gaze backtoward the mainland or out over the Atlantic Oceancoastline of Maine keeps watch over nearly 2,000islands. Many of these islands are tiny and uninhab-and contemplate the beauty created by a retreatingglacier.ited, but many are home to thriving communities.7. Which of the following lists of topics best out-10. The content of paragraph 5 indicates that thelines the information in the passage?writer believes thata. I. ice-age glacial activitya.the continued existence of national parks isthreatened by budget cuts.II. the Islands of Casco BayIII. formation of Cadillac Mountainb.the best way to preserve the environment onMt. Desert Island is to limit the number ofIV. summer residents of Mt. Desert Islandvisitors.b. I. formation of a drowned coastlineII. the topography of Mt. Desert Islandc. national parks allow large numbers of peopleIII. the environment of Mt. Desert Islandto visit and learn about interesting wildernessIV. tourist attractions on Mt. Desert Islandareas.d.Mt. Desert Island is the most interestingc. I. mapping the Maine coastlineII. the arts community at Bar Harbortourist attraction in Maine.III. history of the National Park system11. According to the passage, the coast of Maine isIV. climbing Cadillac Mountaind. I. the effect of glaciers on small islandsapproximatelya.2,500 miles long.II. stone-age dwellers on Mt. Desert Islandb.2,000 miles long.III. the importance of bio-diversityc. 225 miles long.IV. hiking in Acadia National Parkd.235 miles long.8. Which of the following statements best expressesthe main idea of paragraph 4 of the passage?12. In the context of paragraph 1, which of the fol-a.The wealthy residents of Mt. Desert Islandlowing words best fits in the blank?a.beautifulselfishly kept it to themselves.b.irregularb.Acadia National Park is one of the smallest ofthe national parks.c. hazardousd.well-traveledc. On Mt. Desert Island, there is great tensionbetween the year-round residents and thesummer tourists.