The Vacation
Although Mimi and Elise were twins, their attitude toward life couldn't have been more different. They believed that they were lucky to have parents who were easygoing. They often took advantage of their parents without realizing the consequences of their actions. Finally, things went downhill when they received poor grades. Their parents made it clear that if they did not improve in the next term, their trip to the Bahamas would be cancelled. Left with no choice, Mimi began completing her assignments on time. On most days, she stayed up late at night to compensate for the time lost over the past few months. She knew that she would have to refrain from late night parties and weekend movies if she wanted to keep up with her friends in class. On the other hand, Elise did not understand the seriousness of her parents' warning. She barely managed to finish her assignments and made no effort to study for the final term, believing that she could manage at the last minute. When the results of the final term were out, Mimi was thrilled to see that she had scored As and Bs in all her subjects. Elise had barely managed to scrape through, and her parents were disappointed.
The next two weeks were horrible for Elise. She stayed back home with her granny, studying day and night to complete her assignments. She envied Mimi who was having a great vacation at the Bahamas, and she wished that she had heeded her parents' warning.
Which action contributes to the theme "success requires a few sacrifices and hard work"?
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Mimi stays up late at night to catch up on her studies.
Elise continues to enjoy and postpones her studies.
Elise barely manages to pass her final term exams.
Mimi and her parents enjoy the vacation without Elise.
The action that contributes to the theme "success requires a few sacrifices and hard work" is Mimi staying up late at night to catch up on her studies.
What is the best way to describe the theme in "The Vacation" story?
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Never plan a holiday in advance.
It is better to mend one's ways before it is too late.
Never have late night parties.
It is important to complete one's work on time.