The News
ACT 1 SCENE 1: The setting is the Taylor family's kitchen at 8:00 a.m. José Taylor is busy munching on his toast and sipping his orange juice. His parents silently observe him and then look at each other. José's dad gives a brief nod and his mom coughs to get José's attention.
MOM: José, your father and I wanted to talk to you about something important before you head off to school.
DAD: My company gave me a big promotion last week for all the hard work I've done in the past few years.
JOSÉ: That's great, dad! Congrats!
DAD: Thanks, son. There is a catch though. My new position would require me to work at the company's office in New Zealand, which means we have to move there soon.
José's smile vanishes as he hears this news, and he looks at his parents in shock.
JOSÉ: Move? I can't move! All my friends are here, I'm the best student in my class, and I just got selected for the school's hockey team.
MOM: We're really sorry, José, but this is something we all need to do. We can promise you that your life in New Zealand will be just as good, and you can make plenty of friends there and join all the sports teams you want.
DAD: You're a young, bright, and talented kid, and moving there will be like a new adventure for you, José. At some point in our lives, we all need to adjust to certain changes, and now, it's your turn to do so.
JOSÉ: It's easy for you guys to say these things but difficult for me because I've not been given any choice in this matter.
José grabs his bag and walks out of the kitchen before his parents can respond.
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What is the best way to describe the theme?
A. Communication is important in a family.
B. Change is an inevitable part of life.
C. Hard work always bears positive results.
D. Moving to a new place is exciting.