Tanya was in a hurry to reach home. She had asked her mom to prepare her favorite baked macaroni and cheese the way Aunt Maggie made it. Now, Tanya knew Mom was not a good cook, but she was sure Mom would do a great job, especially as Aunt Maggie had shared her famous recipe with her.
"Mom, I am hungry," she called out, throwing her bag and rushing to the kitchen. When she looked at her plate, she was disappointed and she complained, "Mom,this is not even close to what Aunt Maggie cooks!"
"Cooking is not my cup of tea, Tanya, and you know it. Every person has a different talent and mine is not cooking," said Mom, irritated at Tanya's heartless attitude.
"But it's so simple. You just had to follow the steps, mix everything, and place it in the oven," said Tanya, gulping down the food as if it were a bitter medicine.
Just then, her brother, Bob, entered with his head hanging low.
"What's the matter, Bob?" Mom asked.
Before he could reply, Tanya jumped in, "Bob, didn't you win the singing competition?"
"No, I didn't. I can't believe I forgot the lines and missed two beats. I looked at the audience and was so scared that I walked away without completing the song," said Bob sadly.
"Oh, but that was so silly!" said Tanya. "You should have just closed your eyes and imagined you were singing alone," laughed Tanya mockingly and walked away, shaking her head in her usual way, which annoyed everyone.
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Which statement best summarizes the theme of this story?
A.
It is easy to dislike what you cannot have.
B.
Determination is the key to success.
C.
Some things are easier said than done.
D.
Advice of friends is often the best advice.
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The statement that best summarizes the theme of this story is:
C. Some things are easier said than done.
This theme reflects Tanya's criticism of her mom's cooking and her brother's performance, suggesting that both cooking and singing can be more challenging than they may appear from the outside.
