What does the setting in this paragraph imply about the characters?
the echo of the balls reverberated through the room.
sneakers squeaked and whistles blew. parents chatted
loudly on the bleachers. then the buzzer sounded and the
noise quieted.

The options missing are the follwing:

a. they are about to hold a meeting.

b. they are upset by the buzzer.

c. they are about to watch a basketball game.

d. they are all young and excited.

c. they are about to watch a basketball game.

Explanation:

The echo of the balls reverberating, the sound of the sneakers squeaking and of the whistles blowing suggest that there are people practicing in a basketball court. Also, we can assume that the characters are in a basketball court about to watch a basketball game because there are people chatting loudly on the bleachers but they all stop talking and moving at the sound of the buzzer to pay attention to an event they have been waiting for: the game.

theresa is going to be my girl this year, he promised himself as he left the gym full of students in his new fall clothes.

laughter improves people's emotional and well-being.   kavita khajuria is a psychiatrist and he has defined laughter as " physical expression of humour and joy that has numorous protective qualities." when you feel under stress or sad because you have argued with a person you love, you need to laugh to feel strong enough to face the problems.

when you have an exam , you probably feel under stress. laughing will you release this tension. humour decreases the hormones that cause stress. k. khajuria   says that the brain releases some chemical components when we laugh. these chemical components are called neurotrophic factors and they are very important. they support the neurons in the brain and encourage the growth of new neurons. as a conclusion, you should laugh a lot before giving your exam. laughing will you with your exam and with your brain.

if you are having difficult times with friends or family members, laughing will also you face these problems. alannagh kelly is an assistant psychologist. she thinks that laughter can   make anger and anxiety vanish in the air. laughter can set a new and exciting atmosphere among people and it can make the bonds bewteen people stronger. so, if you are having a difficult time with someone you love, invite him / her to watch a comedy. you will probably make peace.

laugher will certainly protect you against stress and emotional pain. watching a comedy   may be a solution to stress or damaged bonds. " this remedy is fun , free, and best of all, no instructions needed."   alannagh kelly has said in her blog.