Two students had a contest to see who could build the fastest boat. Emily spent hours learning about boatbuilding and designing a boat
that would be fast but stable in the water. Aaron spent his time
painting his boat, making it look impressive and flashy, with red flames
along the sides. At the contest, students gathered around to observe
the two boats. They were impressed by the beauty of Aaron's boat.
"Surely that one will be the winner," they said. But Aaron's boat tipped
over and sank almost immediately, while Emily's boat chugged along
to the finish line.
Which statement best expresses a theme of this story?
O A. One should always take pride in looking one's best.
O B. The more time one spends on a task, the better the quality of the
outcome
O C. It is better to cooperate than to try to work alone.
O D. It is more important to focus on the task at hand than to worry
about appearances