Question

Passage 1
Breaking the News

Peggy looked at the college approval letter in disbelief. A couple of months before, she had applied to a famous fashion school in Australia, and to her surprise, they had accepted her application. For a moment, she was filled with joy, but soon, fear took over when she thought about breaking the news to her parents.
In the past few weeks, her parents had taken a keen interest in her career and had helped her look for good fashion schools close to home so that Peggy wouldn't have to travel too far. Peggy had not told them that she had applied overseas, as she did not think that her application would be approved by such a well-known fashion school.
However, now, there was no turning back, and Peggy calmed herself down to give her parents the news. She hesitated when she thought about her parents' reaction to her traveling so far. But she sighed, knowing that she could not let this opportunity pass by.
She found her parents in the kitchen and handed them the approval letter, well aware that she was about to have a long discussion with them.

Passage 2
Planning a Future

Fernando quietly listened as his parents discussed his future plans during dinner. He had once again topped his class and his mother had cooked a special meal to celebrate the occasion. His parents' excitement had reached new heights when they began talking about how Fernando should begin studying hard and apply to medical schools to become a cardiovascular surgeon like his grandfather. But Fernando had different plans.
Fernando grew nervous as his parents continued their planning, and he wondered whether he should speak up about what he really wanted to do. They are going to hate my plan, Fernando thought. He didn't want to disappoint them, but at the same time he couldn't imagine being anything but a chef. He considered waiting for a while, but he didn't want his parents to think that his silence meant that he had accepted their plans. His mouth had gone dry. Finally, he took a deep breath and mustered the courage to tell his parents about his future plans.
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What theme do both stories share?
A.
It is important to stand up for oneself and disregard what others think or say.
B.
Sometimes, speaking the truth can hurt one's loved ones, but it is important.
C.
It is important to accept the fact that one cannot always have one's own way.
D.
Sometimes, it is better to let parents have their way so that they are happy.

Answer 1

B. Sometimes, speaking the truth can hurt one's loved ones, but it is important.

Both passages show young people who fear disappointing their parents but decide to tell them their true plans (Peggy's overseas acceptance; Fernando's desire to be a chef), emphasizing honesty despite potential hurt.