What does Melinda give her parents for Christmas in Winter Break?

• A. She gives her mom a black sweater and her dad a CD with 60's hits.
• B. She gives her mom a CD with 60's hits and her dad a black sweater.
• C. She gives her mom a scarf and her dad a book.
• D. She gives her parents gift certificates.

Answer: (A)

Melinda uses gifts to reach out to her parents, choosing items that are personal and speak to each of them’s tastes. For Christmas in Winter Break, she picks a black sweater for her mom and a CD with 60s hits for her dad. The sweater is a practical, stylish gift that fits a mom’s everyday wear, showing thoughtfulness about her mom’s fashion and comfort. The 60s hits CD taps into her dad’s nostalgic musical taste, giving him something he can enjoy and share a memory with. These choices demonstrate a quiet, sincere effort to reconnect with her family through meaningful, specific props rather than something generic. The other options don’t fit because they either misread each parent’s interests or rely on gifts that feel impersonal or out of place for the moment.