Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.

Exploration has changed a lot over time. In the past, only adventurers who were willing to take (34) __________ were considered explorers. In contrast, anyone can be an explorer today thanks to modern technology.

In the past, when explorers traveled the world, people back home had to wait for months to hear about their adventures. Explorers kept (35) __________ and wrote letters about their experiences. They would only be able to tell (36)__________what they saw after they returned. By the end of the nineteenth century, explorers were also able to take photos in the same way (37)__________ they do today. However, they were unable to see the photos right away. It often took a long time for them to get photos printed.

(38) __________, today’s explorers can travel around the globe and can send back live, real-time images. Thanks to high-tech devices and the Internet, anyone can interact with them. When a discovery is made, we can see photos on social media and read blog posts the same day. We may not be there, but we still take part in the adventure.

(Adapted from Thomas Fast, 2017)