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(23) __________ He explained his situation to a kind-looking shopkeeper, who was happy to help. She listened patiently and then gave him a simple set of instructions. (24) __________

Have you ever looked at a city skyline and seen a huge machine reaching for the clouds? That's a tower crane, one of the (25) __________ machines on any big construction site. Its main purpose is to lift (26) __________ materials like steel beams and concrete blocks to great heights. Without it, building modern skyscrapers would be almost impossible. The operator sits in a small cab at the top and must (27) __________ on the work below.

A tower crane has three main parts. The vertical mast gives it height. The long horizontal arm, called the jib, carries the load. And the counterweights at the back balance the crane. Assembling these parts requires great skill and attention to (28) __________. The crane grows taller as the building gets higher. A special climbing section allows engineers (29) __________ new mast sections. (30) __________ means the crane can always reach the top floor. It’s an amazing piece of engineering.

When we think about charity, we often picture giving food or money directly to people in need. While this traditional form of help is important, modern charitable initiatives are exploring a more thoughtful approach. They focus not just on providing aid, but on preserving the dignity of the person receiving it. The goal is to avoid situations where people might feel embarrassed or ashamed for needing support.

A powerful example of this new approach appeared in Vietnam during the recent pandemic: the 'Zero-dong Happiness Supermarket'. Instead of just receiving a pre-packaged bag of goods, people were given a chance to 'shop' as they would in a regular store. They could walk through the aisles and select the essential items their families truly needed, all for free. This model gives people a sense of control and normalcy during a difficult time.

The benefits of this system go beyond material support. By allowing individuals to make their own choices, it reinforces their sense of self-worth and respect. Shoppers could pick from various categories of items, such as basic foods like rice and cooking oil, or hygiene products like soap and toothpaste. Although this support was often temporary, designed to help people through a crisis, the positive emotional impact of being treated with dignity was significant and long-lasting.

Ultimately, the Zero-dong Supermarket teaches us a valuable lesson about helping others. It shows that the way we give can be just as important as what we give. By considering the feelings and dignity of others, these new forms of charity create a more compassionate and respectful way to support communities in need, showing that true help empowers people rather than just providing for them.

When your smartphone gets old, you might take it to a recycling program, thinking you're doing a good deed. However, the reality of "e-waste" recycling is often more complex and harmful than we imagine. (37) __________.

Instead, they often ship these old electronics to developing countries, (38) __________. This process exposes them to hazardous materials like lead and mercury, (39) __________. The global scale of this issue is enormous. (40) __________, and we must demand better regulations.

A. leading to serious health problems and environmental pollution

B. Many so-called recycling companies don't actually recycle the devices properly

C. Therefore, simply recycling your phone might not be the sustainable solution you think it is

D. where workers, including children, dismantle them in unsafe conditions