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(23) __________. So, I bought a few simple cookbooks and started experimenting in the kitchen. It was challenging at first, but soon I was preparing my own fresh, delicious meals. (24) __________

Have you ever wondered how a modern car tire is made? It's a surprisingly complex process involving many different materials. The construction starts with an inner liner, a special synthetic rubber that holds air inside. Then, layers of fabric and steel wires are added. These belts add significant (25) __________ to the tire, making it durable and resistant to punctures. The tread is perhaps the (26) __________ complex part of the tire. As the outer layer that touches the road, it must (27) __________ a vital role in providing grip and channeling away water.

Once all these layers are assembled around a drum, they are not yet a tire. The factory then uses heat and pressure to bond all the layers, which avoids (28) __________ them separate later. (29) __________ creates a single, unified structure that is strong and reliable. So, a modern tire is much more than what (30) __________ the eye.

In cities across Vietnam, a unique type of business is thriving: social enterprises in the form of massage centers run by the visually impaired. Unlike traditional charities, these centers, such as the well-known Omamori Spa, operate as sustainable businesses. They provide high-quality services to the public while tackling the significant social challenge of unemployment for people with disabilities, offering a model of empowerment.

The success of these masseurs is rooted in a remarkable skill. Many visually impaired individuals develop a heightened sense of touch, allowing them to detect muscle tension with incredible precision. This natural advantage, however, often exists alongside major societal barriers. Preconceived notions about disability can make it extremely difficult for them to find stable and respectful employment, limiting their economic independence.

The social enterprise model directly confronts this issue. Instead of relying on donations, these centers focus on business principles. They provide rigorous professional training, ensuring staff are skilled therapists. This approach creates sustainable careers and empowers individuals with financial stability. By doing so, it challenges conventional views on disability, proving that a business can be both profitable and purposeful.

Ultimately, this model creates a win-win situation. Customers receive an excellent, professional massage, while therapists gain meaningful employment that values their unique skills. For young people, these centers offer a powerful lesson: they show how entrepreneurial thinking can solve social problems, fostering a more inclusive and compassionate society for everyone.

The "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) policy was introduced in many schools with good intentions. The goal was to integrate technology into learning without the high cost of providing devices for every student. (37) __________. It created a new kind of digital divide within the same classroom.

Students with the latest smartphones or laptops could easily participate in digital activities, while others struggled. (38) __________. For instance, some students had access to high-speed internet at home to finish projects, while others did not. (39) __________.

As a result, the policy designed to be inclusive accidentally created new feelings of exclusion and academic disadvantage. (40) __________.

A. This inequality meant that participation in class was no longer on a level playing field

B. Schools are now reconsidering how to implement technology policies more equitably

C. However, this seemingly practical solution soon revealed an unexpected problem

D. This technological gap often mirrored the economic differences between students' families