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b. Smart benches and bus stops can charge our phones or tell us when the next bus will come, and these small things make our cities feel more welcoming. c. Many cities now have free internet in parks and libraries, which helps people who do not have computers at home to learn and talk with others. d. When we use apps to find restaurants or make friends, we become digital citizens, and this changes how we feel about living in our towns. e. Our cities are changing because computers and phones help us connect with people and places in new ways. A. e-c-a-d-b B. e-b-d-c-a C. e-a-d-b-c D. e-d-c-b-a Read the following passage about Food as Cultural Ambassador in ASEAN and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. Vietnamese cuisine has become a powerful tool in cultural diplomacy, creating bridges between Vietnam and other ASEAN nations through its unique flavors and cooking techniques. Had Vietnam not preserved its culinary traditions during periods of foreign influence, the country would have lost an essential part of its cultural identity. That Vietnamese food festivals are regularly organized in major ASEAN cities, (18)_________, demonstrates the country's effective culinary diplomacy strategy. The government has recognized this potential, and significant investments have been made to promote Vietnamese cuisine internationally. Pho, (19)_________, has become the most recognizable Vietnamese dish abroad and serves as an unofficial ambassador in culinary diplomacy. Street food tours in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have been integrated into official diplomatic visits, thereby elevating the status of everyday cuisine to diplomatic significance. The ability of Vietnamese cuisine to adapt to local ingredients while maintaining its essential characteristics makes it particularly successful in crossing borders; (20)_________. The belief that food can create deeper connections than formal agreements, a concept central to Vietnam's soft power strategy, (21)_________. Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs frequently includes culinary exhibitions and cooking demonstrations in its diplomatic missions, which have significantly enhanced the country's cultural presence in Southeast Asia. (22)_________ where visitors can experience Vietnamese hospitality firsthand. The growing international popularity of cooking classes featuring Vietnamese dishes further illustrates how culinary traditions serve as effective educational tools about Vietnam's heritage and values to ASEAN neighbors and beyond. Question 18: A. presenting international fusion recipes while focusing primarily on high-end culinary techniques B. showcasing the diversity of regional dishes and attracting thousands of food enthusiasts C. although they struggle to maintain authentic flavors due to ingredient limitations abroad D. which create temporary cultural spaces but fail to establish permanent diplomatic connections