1. PART A:Which of the following statements best describes the central theme of the text? O

A Children owe their parents their devotion because of the great effort required to bear and raise a child.


OB Someone who treats his or her parens well is more likely to be a respectable and morally upright person.

OC Unmarried girls should devote themselves to painstakingly caring for their parents and demonstrating great respect for them.

OD Girls should take care to choose their spouses carefully to ensure that they will maintain a good relationship with their parents. ​