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(23) __________ Through hands-on experience, they can acquire practical skills that are not always taught in a classroom. (24) __________

Before the 1960s, if you needed cash outside of banking hours, you were out of luck. John Shepherd-Barron, a British inventor, had an idea while taking a bath. He wondered why he could get a chocolate bar from a vending machine anytime but couldn't get his own money. This idea (25) __________ to the invention of the Automated Teller Machine, or ATM. The world's first ATM (26) __________ by Barclays Bank in London in 1967. (27) __________, it didn't use plastic cards like today. Instead, customers used special paper vouchers with a radioactive ink (28) __________ the machine could read. To (29) __________ access to their account, customers also had to enter a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Shepherd-Barron originally wanted a six-digit PIN, but his wife said she could only remember four. This simple machine revolutionized banking, giving people 24/7 access to their (30) __________ money.

Across the globe, a creative movement is turning waste into art. This is "upcycling," the process of transforming discarded materials into something more valuable and meaningful. Unlike traditional recycling, which breaks items down, upcycling gives trash a second life as a unique piece of art. This trend is not just about aesthetics; it's about sending a powerful message about our throwaway society.

A popular form of this is "trashion," or trash fashion, where designers create stunning clothes from items like plastic bags and bottle caps. The movement of 'trashion' challenges our ideas of value. By displaying these works in public, it forces us to think about the environmental impact of our consumption. It's a creative protest against the massive amount of waste we produce daily.

Vietnam is no stranger to this concept. A famous example is the Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural, which used recycled pottery pieces. This massive project did more than just beautify a city wall; it engaged the community and highlighted the importance of preserving traditional crafts. It serves as a colorful reminder that art can transform public spaces and celebrate cultural heritage using sustainable methods.

Ultimately, upcycled art demonstrates that creativity is a powerful tool for change. It proves that one does not need expensive supplies to make a significant statement. For teenagers passionate about the environment, this movement offers an inspiring way to combine their interests, see potential in what others throw away, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Many people believe that complete freedom is the key to creativity. However, this idea can be a myth. Facing a blank page with no rules can be paralyzing. It is often the constraints we are given (37) __________.

Imagine a poet who must write a sonnet. The strict rules of a sonnet—14 lines, a specific rhyme scheme, and iambic pentameter—don't limit the poet; instead, they provide a framework. This structure challenges the poet (38) __________.

Similarly, designers working with a limited budget or specific materials often produce their most brilliant work, (39) __________. Ultimately, instead of fearing rules, we should see them as helpful guides, (40) __________.

A. to find the perfect words and images within the given form

B. pushing our creativity to new heights we might not reach otherwise

C. proving that limitations can be a powerful source of inspiration

D. that force us to think in new and innovative ways