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(23) __________. These weren't the items of someone just passing through the woods; they belonged to an active participant. (24) __________

When you look up at the night sky, you might wonder how far away the stars are. The universe is so big that measuring the (25) __________ distances between celestial objects in kilometers is impractical. (26) __________, astronomers use a special unit of measurement called a light-year.

A light-year is not a unit of time, but the distance (27) __________ light travels in one Earth year. Light moves at a constant speed of approximately 300,000 kilometers per second. To find the length of a light-year, this speed (28) __________ by the number of seconds in a year. For example, the light we see from Proxima Centauri, our closest star after the Sun, is 4.2 light-years away. This means the light we see tonight (29) __________ that star more than four years ago! This simple fact helps us understand the incredible (30) __________ of the universe.

Why do people travel thousands of miles just to eat? This is food tourism, where the goal is to experience a destination’s unique dishes. But it’s about more than just new flavors. Food can be a window into a country’s culture, offering a delicious way to understand its people and history. It's a journey that satisfies both the stomach and the mind, connecting us to places in a deeply personal way.

So, how does a bowl of soup tell a story? An authentic dish is like a history book. It reflects the local geography through its ingredients—what grows best in that climate and soil. It tells you about the past, with recipes passed down through generations. Furthermore, food is deeply social. The way people prepare, serve, and eat meals together reveals a lot about their family values and community traditions.

Vietnam is a prime example. The world loves its food, from Phở to Bánh Mì. Think of when chef Anthony Bourdain and President Obama shared Bún Chả in Hanoi. This humble meal in a small restaurant was broadcast globally, showing millions a slice of real Vietnamese life. It became a powerful symbol of cultural diplomacy, proving that a simple meal can be more effective than a formal meeting.

For teenagers in Vietnam, this is a source of pride. The food you eat every day is a cultural treasure that people travel across the world to experience. Understanding this can change how you see your own culture and how you connect with visitors. Food is a universal language, and by sharing a meal, you are sharing a piece of who you are and where you come from.

Synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon have become incredibly popular for their durability and low cost. However, they pose a significant environmental threat. Every time we wash these clothes, they shed tiny fibers called microplastics. (37) __________, eventually flowing into our rivers and oceans.

Once in the aquatic environment, these plastics act like sponges, (38) __________. Marine animals often mistake these fibers for food, (39) __________. This widespread issue requires urgent attention, (40) __________.

A. absorbing harmful pollutants from the surrounding water

B. as the long-term effects on ecosystems and human health are still not fully understood

C. leading to health problems and contamination of the food chain

D. These microscopic particles are too small to be filtered out by wastewater treatment plants