Geography Makes a Silent Return
In many ways geography is the forgotten science. Even the word “geography” tends to make people think of students ___21___ (label) maps in social studies class. But that hasn’t always been true. Before the internet, the world was a mysterious place. In many cases, people didn’t really know ___22___ existed a few miles from home. Studying geography offered people a way to learn about the world.
Geography, ___23___ (define) as the study of Earth, has always had a focus on maps. But mapping hasn’t always been easy. In the days before satellites, mapmaking required years of dangerous and difficult work. But mapping also meant a chance at adventure and fame.
Geography became the subject of explorers. People were eager to hear about the new things and places ___24___ geographers had studied. National Geographic is a great example of this interest. For more than a hundred years, the magazine’s stories and pictures ___25___ (tell) people about our exciting world.
Technology has changed the way people think about geography. Travel is now easy. The internet makes information simple ___26___ (find). We trust our phones to take us ___27___ we want to go. Even National Geographic has expanded beyond traditional geography, but that doesn’t mean geography has become ___28___ (important).
While some apps are obvious examples of modern geography in action, geography remains important in more subtle (不易察觉的) ways, too. Geography, which helps house hunters, solves public health issues, and determines good locations for new businesses,___29___ (use) to plan communities as well.
Like traditional geographers, modern geographers study many different topics. That makes them well-suited for many different jobs and industries. Today, geographers often have titles like “urban planner” or “data analyst”. And the world is noticing ___30___ number of graduates with degrees in geography is also growing.
Maybe it’s time for you to discover the forgotten science again.
【答案】21. labelling / labeling
22. what 23. defined
24. that / which
25. have told / have been telling
26. to find
27. where / wherever
28. less important
29. is used
30. the
