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(23) __________. These individual features work together to create an incredibly responsive environment. Each task, from meal planning to cooking, is simplified through technology. (24) __________

Have you ever wondered how a QR code works? At (25) __________, a QR code seems like just a random pattern of black and white squares, but it actually holds a surprising amount of information. QR, which stands for 'Quick Response', highlights how these codes are designed to be read quickly by a device like your smartphone. In fact, they can store significantly (26) __________ information than the traditional barcodes you see on products at the supermarket.

The process is quite clever. A camera or scanner captures the image, and special software analyzes the unique pattern. This allows the device (27) __________ the hidden data, which could be anything from a website link to Wi-Fi login details. The (28) __________ of the data happens almost instantly. Once the pattern is decoded into readable text or a command, the information is presented to the user. (29) __________ means you can access a menu or pay for a coffee in seconds. It’s no surprise that QR codes have become an essential tool to (30) __________ our digital lives.

For many travelers, a trip isn't complete without a souvenir. These items act as physical reminders of places visited and experiences had. However, a common issue in tourist areas is the flood of items, like keychains and T-shirts, often made in factories far away. While they may display a city's name, these products lack a real connection to its unique culture.

Fortunately, there's a growing movement towards more meaningful mementos. An authentic souvenir is genuinely connected to local culture and craftsmanship. These items, like a hand-painted bowl or woven scarf, carry a story. Buying them gives you a unique keepsake and directly supports local artisans, helping to preserve cultural traditions for the future.

Vietnam, with its rich history of craftsmanship, embraces this trend. The government encourages visits to traditional craft villages, like Bat Trang pottery village near Hanoi. Here, tourists can watch artisans at work, learn about the process, and buy pottery directly from its creator. This transforms a simple purchase into a memorable cultural exchange, connecting visitors to local heritage.

As a young traveler, you face a choice when buying a gift. You could pick a generic, factory-made item that thousands of others own. Or, you could find something special that tells a story about the place and its people. Your decision has an impact. By choosing a locally made souvenir, you don't just buy an object; you support a community’s livelihood and bring home real culture.

"Clean coal" technology sounds like an ideal solution to our energy problems, but it's far more complex and costly than its name suggests. The primary goal is to reduce harmful emissions from burning coal, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2). The main method involves carbon capture and storage (CCS), (37) __________. However, this process is extremely expensive and energy-intensive, often reducing a power plant's efficiency.

Furthermore, CCS doesn't address all the environmental issues associated with coal. The mining process itself still devastates landscapes and pollutes water sources. Storing the captured carbon also presents a significant challenge, (38) __________. Critics argue that investing in "clean coal" technology diverts resources away from developing truly renewable energy sources like solar and wind, (39) __________. Therefore, while it aims to make coal less dirty, it isn't a truly "clean" solution, (40) __________.

A. delaying the necessary transition to a genuinely sustainable energy future

B. leaving many environmental problems unsolved

C. which traps CO2 before it enters the atmosphere

D. as there are risks of it leaking back into the atmosphere over time