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question 13 of 16
travis wanted more than anything to get a new computer. when he got one, he would finally be able to use software to compose music. all summer, he worked hard at his part - time job and saved money; in fact, he did nothing but work all the time. finally, he had enough money and bought the computer. but when he tried to use the software, he realized that he knew next to nothing about music composition. he decided to take some free classes at school, while the computer sat unused for another year.
which statement best expresses a theme of this story?
a. working hard is more important than having fun hobbies.
b. to reach a goal, a sensible plan is as important as hard work.
c. some people dont know where their real talents lie.
d. focusing on nothing but work can make a person unhappy.

Explanation:

The story shows Travis worked hard to buy a computer for music composition, but he failed to plan for the necessary skill (music knowledge), leaving the computer unused. This illustrates that hard work alone isn't enough; a thoughtful plan (including preparing required skills) is equally vital to reach a goal. Option A is incorrect because the story doesn't prioritize work over hobbies. Option C is irrelevant as the story doesn't focus on unknown talents. Option D is not supported, as unhappiness isn't the core focus—instead, the issue is lack of planning undermining his hard work.

Answer:

B. To reach a goal, a sensible plan is as important as hard work.