According to a different source, this question refers to the text "The Chinese Civil Service Exam System” by Ichisada Miyazaki.
In this text, we learn that the Chinese civil service examination system originated in Ancient China nearly fourteen hundred years ago. Therefore, it is one of the oldest examination systems in the world.
The system was intended to identify the most capable young men in China, and educate them so that they might become part of the government. However, this was a long, difficult and tedious process, and many students and tutors found useful shortcuts to learning. For example, rapid-study methods were devised, such as compiled collections of examination answers.
The Chinese government was aware of such methods, which were strongly condemned. Students who employed them were failed. The government also issued frequent prohibitions of the publication of such materials. However, the success of the business meant that such prohibitions were often unsuccessful.
B. Erosion because water is a common agent of erosion weathering the surface it runs over
Answer:
SAT, GPA, Personal Essay, Teacher Recommendations, Rigorous Courses, Supplemental, Interviews
SAT - this exam is made for someone how puts TIME and EFFORT into understanding their mistakes - and to not make the same ones again, someone may take 8 AP classes and have all A's but if you get a meager score on the SAT - it shows you did not take it seriously nor did you put time in.
GPA/ courses - take advanced classes in the subjects you are interested in!
Someone interested in STEM may take AP Physics, Chem or Bio someone who's interested in the humanities would take AP Lang & Lit, APUSH, AP Government or AP Spanish
Teacher Recommendations - teachers have seen you grow and develop, some you my make strong bonds with and this is your time to have actual proof from an adult of your accomplishments and work ethic.
Interviews - are you a person who is articulate, presentable or confident? colleges love that, go impress a college admissions officer through this.