This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then answer Part B.
Part A
Which statement best expresses a central idea developed by the author's mother in the passage?
• 1. In order to thrive, one must accept the need for change.
2. In order to be truly informed, one must spend time learning about the past.
3. It is important one's family is honest about their feelings, even if it will cause disagreement.
• 4. It is important for one to honor one's parents, even when their values are different from one's own.
Part B
Which detail from the passage best supports the correct answer from Part A?
1. "an outgoing, witty woman who is proud of her heritage" (Paragraph 3)
2. "to avoid confusion, verbal communication is necessary" (Paragraph 3)
3. "still makes his opinions on raising children known" (Paragraph 4)
• 4. "where acceleration and advancement are the means of survival" (Paragraph 10)
Part A: 1. In order to thrive, one must accept the need for change.
Part B: 4. "where acceleration and advancement are the means of survival" (Paragraph 10) - This detail supports the idea that in order to thrive in a fast-paced environment where change is constant, one must accept and adapt to change.