C, I think is your answer to your question
Answer:
So basically the "better" part was sarcastic, She is confused because someone told her that she was doing better but she doesn't see her good results.
For the first question, the answer would be D. (It supports the idea that living in a foreign country is the smartest way to learn a new language)
D: Language researchers found that students who lived in a foreign country learned the new language sixty-five percent faster than students learning at home.
The counterclaim is something that counteracts the statement. Therefore, for the second questions, the answer should be B.
B: However, learning to play an instrument has been proven to improve grades and test performance.
Answer:
Our little boat was a feather in the wind as the massive tornado of a ferry passed by.
Explanation:
This is because a metaphor does not "liken" it to something else , it "is" it.
Part A: it’s D, The country has the highest unemployment rate in five years.
