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Long before the first light, the beach town was a world of hushed grays and deep shadows. The only sound was the gentle rhythm of waves washing against the empty shore. (23) __________. (24) __________

Have you ever wondered how a simple pencil is made? The (25) __________ ingredient in a pencil's core is graphite, mixed with clay. The amount of clay determines the hardness. This mixture is baked at a very high temperature. (26) __________, the core becomes strong enough to write with. Next, the core is placed between two halves of a wooden slat, which are then glued together.

The entire block is cut into individual pencils. (27) __________ pencil is then painted and stamped. If the process weren't automated, making a single pencil (28) __________ a very long time! It's amazing how raw materials are transformed. The whole manufacturing system has been refined to (29) __________ the challenge of mass production efficiently. This ensures that we always have a steady supply of these essential tools, from the factory all the way (30) __________ our pencil cases.

On a freezing January afternoon in 2018, the Vietnamese U23 football team faced Uzbekistan in the final of the AFC Championship in Changzhou, China. The conditions were extraordinary; heavy snow covered the pitch, making every pass and movement difficult. For the Vietnamese players, who were used to a tropical climate, playing in a blizzard was a huge challenge. They were seen as the underdogs against the powerful Uzbekistan team.

Despite the difficult weather, the Vietnamese team played with incredible courage and spirit. They showed amazing resilience, refusing to give up even when the snow fell harder. The most memorable moment came when Nguyen Quang Hai scored a stunning free-kick, famously called the “Rainbow in the Snow,” to equalize the game. This single act demonstrated their determination to fight against all odds and made their nation proud, regardless of the final outcome.

Vietnam eventually lost the match 2-1 in the final minutes of extra time. However, the reaction back home was not one of sadness or disappointment. Instead, an unprecedented wave of national pride swept across the country. Millions of people poured into the streets of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and other cities, waving flags and chanting the players' names. They were not celebrating a victory in the traditional sense, but the heroic effort of their young team.

The team's defeat in Changzhou has become a legendary story in Vietnamese culture. It is remembered more fondly than many victories because it taught a powerful lesson. This event showed an entire generation that true success is not just about winning a trophy, but about showing heart, overcoming challenges, and uniting people. The players may have lost the match, but they won the hearts of their nation.

Carbon offsetting sounds like a simple solution for companies wanting to reduce their environmental impact. They pay to fund projects, like planting trees, to balance out their pollution. But there's a growing problem. (37) __________. In some cases, money for trees is misused, or the trees are never planted at all. This lack of accountability makes it difficult to trust the system, (38) __________.

Furthermore, even when projects are genuine, their permanence is not guaranteed. (39) __________. This issue questions the long-term effectiveness of offsetting, (40) __________.

A. suggesting that reducing emissions directly is a much more reliable strategy

B. Investigations have revealed that many of these environmental promises are empty

C. A forest planted today could be cut down in a decade, releasing all the stored carbon back into the atmosphere

D. leaving consumers to wonder if their 'green' purchases are actually helping the planet