Question

read the selection and choose the best answer to each question.
when one door closes
1 \carlos, we are moving to a new neighborhood,\ my dad announced. i sobbed. i begged them to change their minds. i stomped my foot in protest. i stayed in my room, hoping that my parents would come knocking to tell me that we were staying put. no such thing. mom had gotten a promotion at work. she wanted to shorten her commute. now, it took her ninety minutes to drive to work. this move would shorten her drive to fifteen minutes. so my parents moved forward with their plan. soon after, a big red sign told the world that our home was for sale.
why is carlos excited when he finds out his new school has a music program?
select one:
a. he likes to listen to music with friends.
b. his parents want him to join a band.
c. his teacher plays in a band.
d. he has always wanted to play the trombone.

Explanation:

To determine why Carlos is excited about the music program, we analyze the options. Option D states he has always wanted to play the trombone, which directly relates to his excitement about a music program (as it allows him to pursue this interest). Option A is about listening with friends, not the program. Option B is about his parents' wish, not his excitement. Option C is about his teacher, not his personal excitement. So D is the best choice.

Answer:

D. He has always wanted to play the trombone.