Question 21: A. may be dependent on rewards that reduce what they are designed for B. are rewarded by dependence in forms they do not design...

PERSONAL NOTE OF THE MONTH

Name: Mr. Huy

Role in others’ lives: A former bus driver known for encouraging teenagers in his neighbourhood

Not everyone who shapes a dream does so in public. For many local students, Mr. Huy became that person quietly. After work, he often asked simple but serious questions about their plans, fears, and effort. His words were direct, thoughtful, and (7) __________ enough to point to exactly what each student needed to change. He believed that success depended less on sudden confidence and more on daily habit. (8) __________ family expectations, self-doubt, and repeated failure, several students said they kept going because he made progress feel possible. Some followed academic goals; (9) __________ chose music, design, or technical work. What mattered was that he pushed them to (10) __________ their own excuses for what they really were and face the real reason they were hesitating. Years later, many still speak of the quiet (11) __________ his guidance had on their choices. His story shows that motivation is not always a dramatic moment, but sometimes a lasting (12) __________ of strength.

GREEN HABITS, REAL IMPACT
A cleaner future begins with quieter choices

Small choices, lasting results: Not every environmental change begins with a dramatic protest. Sometimes, it starts with daily decisions, (1) __________ the volume of waste flowing into streets, rivers, and parks.

Where waste begins:

• Single-use packaging, rushed convenience, and poor sorting contribute to (2) __________ in many urban areas.
• Families that keep reusable containers nearby often sort rubbish more (3) __________ at home.

Why small choices matter:

• Choosing durable items instead of cheap throwaway ones helps (4) __________ the strain on landfills and public cleaning systems.
• Many residents are becoming more selective (5) __________ what they buy and how long they use it.

What lasts longer: Repairing, sharing, and donating can still make a difference by (6) __________ the life of clothes, books, and simple household items.