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Read the passage and answer the following question
The message was unambiguous: her John was on his way back. For how long had he been gone? Jenny wondered.
She wrung her hands in silent expectation. She stood, turned about, and sat, motionless. She was listening in the silence of the room and looking into the gloom of the unlit room.
She seemed to pull herself together as she rose to her full height, switched on the light and turned on the TV, to no station in particular, selecting no programme at all. She sat in front of the TV, not watching. Her heart was pounding, slowly, she hoisted herself from the armchair and moved towards the kitchen, like one sleepwalking.
She must get some food ready for the sojourner. Her rapid heartbeat did not show in her slow-motion actions. Her cooking done, Jenny was carrying the dish on a tray to the dining table when the doorbell rang. Jenny dropped the tray.
The passage is about
- a meeting place
- jenny's expert cooking
- the disappointment of love
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the passion of love
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
The passage describes Jenny’s deep emotions and anticipation as she waits for John’s return. Her anxious movements, pounding heart, and distracted actions all reflect her intense feelings. The way she reacts to the doorbell ringing—dropping the tray—suggests a heightened emotional state, which aligns with the theme of passionate love rather than disappointment or cooking expertise.