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(23) __________ This policy is not about being overly strict; it is based on several practical concerns. (24) __________

Have you ever wondered how you can tell the difference between a sweet strawberry and a sour lemon? It’s all thanks to your sense of taste. Your tongue is covered with thousands of tiny bumps, which contain your taste buds. These taste buds (25) __________ a key role in detecting flavors. When you eat, chemicals from the food dissolve in your saliva and activate these receptors.

There are five primary taste categories. Perhaps the (26) __________ common is 'sweet', which we get from sugars. 'Salty' comes from salt, and 'sour' from acids. 'Bitter' is often found in coffee. The fifth taste, 'umami', is a savory taste from foods like cheese. Our ability to perceive these tastes is an important (27) __________ mechanism that helps us identify nutritious food and avoid harmful substances. For example, our brains have learned to enjoy (28) __________ sweet things because they provide energy. The brain combines signals from taste buds with information from your sense of smell. (29) __________ is why food tastes bland when you have a cold. It really gives you some (30) __________!

Every year, the release of a new iPhone creates a global buzz. In Vietnam, scenes of people waiting in long lines outside stores like FPT Shop and The Gioi Di Dong are common. This excitement isn't just about new technical features. For many, owning the latest model is a powerful social statement, a way of communicating their place in the modern world.

This phenomenon is best understood through the concept of a "status symbol." A status symbol is an object that suggests its owner's high social or economic standing. Beyond phones, luxury cars and designer clothes function in the same way. The iPhone has become a particularly prominent example of this in the 21st century, instantly signaling that a person is fashionable and successful.

The reasons behind this are deeply psychological. Humans have a natural desire to belong, and owning the same popular items as their peers can satisfy this need. This is especially true for teenagers, who may feel pressure to fit in. Marketers understand this well, creating campaigns that associate their products with an exclusive lifestyle, making an ordinary object feel like a key to a special club.

In conclusion, the huge significance of a new iPhone is not solely due to its technology. It is a complex mix of its function as a device, its power as a status symbol, and the clever marketing that connects with our basic psychological needs. The iPhone's story shows that sometimes, what an object represents can be just as important as what it does.

In recent years, the popularity of plant-based diets has soared, with more people choosing to reduce their meat consumption for health, ethical, and environmental reasons. This shift has led to a boom in vegan products, offering consumers a wide range of alternatives. However, not all vegan food is automatically healthy. A significant concern is the rise of highly-processed vegan 'junk food', (37) __________.

While these products can make the transition to a plant-based diet easier, (38) __________. Many health experts now advise consumers to be mindful, (39) __________.

Ultimately, a healthy vegan diet focuses on balance, (40) __________.

A. relying on them too heavily can undermine the health benefits associated with whole-food veganism

B. ensuring that convenience does not come at the expense of nutritional quality

C. which often contains high levels of salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats to mimic the taste of meat

D. urging them to read nutritional labels carefully and prioritize whole foods like fruits and vegetables