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I was shocked at how much a small bunch of fresh basil cost at the supermarket. It seemed silly to pay so much for something I used often. (23) __________. (24) __________

Making butter is a simple yet fascinating process. It starts with just one ingredient: fresh, high-fat cream, (25) __________ is the key component that allows the magic to happen. For centuries, people (26) __________ homemade butter for its rich flavor. The process itself is straightforward. The cream is poured into a churner and then agitated continuously.

This separation doesn't happen instantly. (27) __________, after about 20 to 30 minutes of consistent churning, you will see small grains of butter form. These grains eventually join to create one solid mass. Once the mass is large enough, it (28) __________ from the buttermilk, washed with cold water, and salted for taste. The entire process doesn't (29) __________ a huge amount of effort, but it does require patience. It’s a great example of how a simple physical action can (30) __________ a significant transformation in food.

Self-driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs), represent one of the biggest goals in the world of technology. Major companies are investing billions of dollars to create cars that can operate entirely without a human driver. This futuristic technology promises to make roads safer and give people more free time during their commutes.

In Vietnam, however, this dream encounters a unique reality. The traffic in major cities like Ho Chi Minh City is famous for its chaos, with thousands of motorbikes weaving through lanes in unpredictable patterns. Developing an AV that can safely navigate this environment is an extremely ambitious goal. Vietnamese company VinFast is actively tackling this challenge, developing and testing its own autonomous features for local road conditions.

So, how do these cars 'see' the world? They rely on a combination of advanced cameras and sensors to build a complete, 360-degree map of their surroundings. An Artificial Intelligence (AI) brain then processes all this data to make split-second driving decisions. When they detect a pedestrian or another vehicle, the AI must react instantly and correctly. The technology is often described in 'Levels of Autonomy,' and achieving the higher levels where the car is fully independent is a very complex task.

For teenagers who experience this busy traffic every day, the concept of a robot driver is both fascinating and a little daunting. Could a machine ever truly understand the unwritten rules of Vietnam's roads? As this technology continues to evolve, it forces us to consider important questions about safety, trust, and the future of transportation in our crowded cities.

The entertainment landscape has changed dramatically. In the past, families gathered around a single television to watch free, ad-supported channels. This era offered limited choice but ultimate convenience. Today, we have entered the age of streaming, (37) __________. This initial promise, however, has become more complex.

The market is now fragmented, with numerous services like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video each demanding a separate subscription. This means consumers are often paying significantly more than they ever did, (38) __________. Moreover, finding a specific movie or show can be a frustrating hunt across different platforms, (39) __________. The supposed 'golden age' of television now comes with a hidden cost, (40) __________.

A. forcing them to juggle multiple apps and logins

B. transforming simple entertainment into a costly and complicated activity

C. while promising a vast library of content at our fingertips

D. making the viewing experience less streamlined than the old days of channel surfing