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(23) __________ . Once all your solid ingredients are chosen, pour in a liquid like almond milk or water to help everything blend smoothly. Secure the lid and blend on high for about a minute until you achieve a silky consistency. (24) __________

In movies, quicksand is often shown as a deadly trap that swallows people whole. However, the reality is much less dramatic. Quicksand is just ordinary sand that has become saturated with water, which greatly reduces the (25) __________ between the sand grains. This makes it unable to support weight. When you step on it, you start sinking. The (26) __________ misconception is that you will sink completely, but humans are actually less dense than quicksand. (27) __________ means you will only sink to about your waist.

If you ever find yourself in this situation, the most important thing is to (28) __________. Panicking and moving frantically will only make you sink faster. Instead, you should try (29) __________ lean back and spread your arms and legs out. This distributes your weight more evenly. Then, you can make slow, careful movements to float on your back and gently paddle your way to solid ground. It’s a strange situation, but escaping is not as (30) __________ as films suggest.

"Which Vietnamese city should you live in?" or "What kind of student are you?" These fun quizzes on social media are hard to resist. Sharing your results with friends is a popular way to connect and have a laugh. However, behind the entertaining questions, there is often a hidden purpose that many users are not aware of.

When you start a quiz, it often asks for your permission to access your profile. By clicking "agree," you might be allowing the app to see more than just your name. They can often view your friend list, your date of birth, and other personal details you've shared. This information is very valuable to certain companies.

This process is known as 'data harvesting'. Companies that create or sponsor these quizzes collect your information for marketing. For example, an e-commerce site like Tiki might use your data to understand your interests. Then, they can show you targeted advertisements for products you are likely to buy. While it might seem harmless, this collection of data is a serious business and may even be sold to other companies.

This doesn't mean you must stop using the internet for fun. The key is to be a smart digital citizen. Before you take that next exciting quiz, take a moment to read what permissions it is asking for. Protecting your personal information online is an important skill for everyone in the modern world.

In our fast-paced world, many people try to juggle several activities at once, (37) __________. However, the popular idea of multitasking is largely a myth. What we call multitasking is actually rapid task-switching, (38) __________.

This process isn't seamless; each switch comes with a "cognitive cost," (39) __________. The secret to true productivity lies in monotasking. By focusing on a single task, you eliminate these switching costs, (40) __________.

A. forcing your brain to constantly switch between different cognitive tasks

B. allowing for deeper concentration and higher quality work

C. believing they are accomplishing more in less time

D. which actually reduces overall efficiency and increases the chance of errors