Jason had an after-school job helping out at Mr. Ortega's bodega. Mr. Ortega was a good boss, but he was demanding. Whenever Jason got
careless as he swept behind the counter, Mr. Ortega would point out
where he hadn't done it correctly or had missed some crumbs. When
Jason took a long break, Mr. Ortega would point at his watch and sigh.
After several months at his new job, Jason noticed that he had also
started to stay late at soccer practice to go over things that he hadn't
gotten quite right, to take a few extra shots, or to practice throw-ins
that hadn't been aimed accurately. He told his boss about his new
sense of motivation, and one day at a game, Jason noticed Mr. Ortega
sitting in the stands. "You've learned well!" he shouted.
Which statement best describes two themes of this text?
O A. Habits in one area can spill into another, and strictness that can be
annoying at the time is often appreciated later.
OB. Sometimes kids should be allowed to just be kids, and working
hard is its own reward.
O C. Practice is even more important than the task one is preparing for,
and mentors are the key to being successful in life.
D. After-school jobs help students gain maturity, and athletic skill
depends more on hard work and practice than raw talent.