Step 1: Context.
The daughter's dedication and effort in the passage is directed towards academic achievement. She worked hard to pass the examination.
Step 2: Option check.
(A) pass the examination: Correct, matches the context.
(B) buy expensive clothes: Incorrect, unrelated.
(C) save money: Incorrect, not the focus.
(D) fulfil her dream: Too general; specific answer is examination.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Correct answer is (A) pass the examination.
“One of these days you’re going to talk yourself into a load of trouble,” her father said aggressively. What do you learn about Sophie’s father from these lines? (Going Places)