TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you will be given a short story. One sentence from the story is chosen. Consider the likely emotions and basic human drives of the participants in that sentence. Does any of these states of mind/feelings motivate the participant to do what happens in that sentence? You should write your answer in the form " A >Motivates> B". Try to use phrases and sentences from the story to compose your answer when possible. For the motivation sentence, you must choose a verb from :feel(s), want(s) or like(s). There will always be some motivation in the given story.
PROBLEM: story: Dee was very excited. His parents were taking him on vacation. They told him the destination was a surprise. When the plane landed in Florida, he laughed. He knew now: they were going to Disneyland!
selected sentence: They told him the destination was a surprise.

SOLUTION: Dee's parents like(s) surprising >Motivates> Dee's parents tell him it is a surprise

PROBLEM: story: Arlene still felt weak from a previous illness. The volleyball match was only a few days away. She still could not breathe too well or practice. Her coach came up with a home remedy to help her get better. Arlene ended up competing in the match and had a good game.
selected sentence: Arlene ended up competing in the match and had a good game.

SOLUTION: Arlene like(s) playing volleyball >Motivates> Arlene competes in the match

PROBLEM: story: A bus was driven by a mean old man. His name was Rick. Nobody liked him and he liked no one else. Rick stopped to pick up some people from the bus stop. He gave them a mean face causing the people to take the next bus.
selected sentence: He gave them a mean face causing the people to take the next bus.

SOLUTION:
Rick like(s) to be mean >Motivates> Rick gives the people a mean face