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I decided to finally tackle my grandmother's legendary beef stew recipe, a dish she was famous for. The ingredient list was intimidatingly long, so I spent the entire morning at the market carefully selecting each item. (23) __________. (24) __________

The journey of silk begins with tiny eggs laid by the silk moth. For centuries, this amazing process (25) __________ a closely guarded secret in China. The silkworm eats mulberry leaves and then spins a single, continuous thread around itself, creating a cocoon. This thread, (26) __________ can be up to 1,600 meters long, is the raw material for silk fabric. To get the silk, the cocoons are carefully heated. After this, the delicate process of unwinding begins.

Several threads from different cocoons are combined to (27) __________ a single, stronger silk thread. This combined thread (28) __________ into yarn. (29) __________, the yarn is dyed in various beautiful colors before it is woven into fabric on a loom. The result is a fabric that is not only beautiful but also incredibly strong and luxurious. From a humble worm to a magnificent piece of clothing, the journey of silk is a testament to the wonders of the natural world and human (30) __________.

Every day, teenagers are flooded with images on social media like Instagram and TikTok. They see photos and videos of celebrities, K-Pop idols, and influencers who seem to have perfect lives and perfect bodies. This creates a very specific and often unrealistic standard of beauty. For many young people in Vietnam, the pressure to look like their favorite idols can be intense, leading them to feel that they are not good enough.

This constant comparison can be harmful to a teenager's self-esteem. When you only see the best, most carefully selected images of others, it's easy to start feeling dissatisfied with your own appearance and life. These curated images don't show the normal, everyday struggles or imperfections that everyone has. As a result, many teens experience anxiety and a negative body image, constantly worrying about how they look to others.

It's crucial to remember that what you see online is often not the complete truth. Many of these 'perfect' photos are the result of good angles, professional lighting, and significant digital editing. Filters can change face shapes, smooth out skin, and create a flawless appearance that is impossible to achieve in real life. What is presented is a 'highlight reel', not a reflection of a person's actual daily existence.

So, what can you do? Start by curating your social media feed. Unfollow accounts that make you feel bad about yourself. Instead, focus on your health and what your body can do—its strength, its ability to learn new skills, and its energy. True self-worth is not measured in 'likes' or comments, but in your character, your kindness, and your actions. Building genuine confidence comes from real-life achievements and connections, not from comparing yourself to an edited online world.

In the past, youth sports were primarily a local affair. Children played on teams with their neighbors and school friends, (37) __________. This shared experience was a cornerstone of many childhoods.

However, there has been a significant shift towards highly competitive travel teams. These elite teams recruit talented players from a much wider geographic area, (38) __________. As a result, the deep-rooted, everyday connections once formed on the neighborhood field are changing.

While travel teams offer advanced coaching and higher levels of competition, this intense focus can negatively impact local social circles, (39) __________. The demanding schedules, often filled with long-distance travel for weekend tournaments, also play a major role, (40) __________.

A. leaving less time for the spontaneous, unstructured play that builds local friendships

B. further reducing opportunities for casual hangouts with neighborhood friends

C. meaning teammates often do not live near each other or attend the same school

D. creating strong community bonds right in their own neighborhoods