Sister’s footsteps could be heard on the stairs. She came into the kitchen and looked hopefully up at her parents.

　　“Honey,” said Mama with a smile, “your papa and I have decided that there’s no reason for you to be on the swimming team if you don’t want to.”

　　Sister’s face lit up like a Christmas tree. “Yippee!” she cried.

　　“And,” added Papa, “there’s no need for any more drills. I’m sure you’ll bring your grades back up all by yourself.”

　　Sister ran to Papa and jumped into his arms. She gave him a big hug. “I’m going to go play cards with Lizzy!” she said. “See you later!”

　　From the kitchen window, Mama and Papa watched their daughter run down the sunny road toward Lizzy’s house.

　　“It’s good to see her happy again,” said Mama.

　　“It sure is,” Papa agreed. “As for the swimming team, there’s always next year.”

　　“If?” Mama prompted him.

　　“Oh, right,” said Papa. “If she wants to.”

　　Mama smiled. “At least you’re learning, dear,” she said. She kissed him.

　　“Well, you know what they say,” Papa said. “Better late than never.”

　　1. Sister wanted off the swimming team because _____.

　　A. she was not as good at swimming as ever before

　　B. she intended to improve her grades in her studies

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