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: The kid was writing his Christmas list. A new Nerf gun was at the top of the list. He dreamed of all the fun he could have with his friends. On Christmas morning, it was the first thing he opened. He was so happy!
selected sentence: On Christmas morning, it was the first thing he opened.

SOLUTION: The kid want(s) a Nerf gun >Motivates> The kid gets a Nerf gun

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: Ben went to the pet store to buy a parrot. He found one that he really liked. He bought the parrot and took it home. On the way home he talked to the bird. When he got home the parrot repeated what he had said.
selected sentence: He bought the parrot and took it home.

SOLUTION:
Ben like(s) the parrot >Motivates> Ben buys the parrot