Some people believe that travelling is a valuable experience; others say it is a waste of time and money. ​    Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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In the era of globalization, a
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number of
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are getting more passionate about travelling across the world to explore the world beyond their imagination than it used to be in the past. Many inhabitants consider that
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tendency has a beneficial impact,
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others believe it
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money
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down the drain. The objective of
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essay is to examine whether going on a holiday plays a crucial role in
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life or
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is frittering away precious resources. On the one hand,
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travelling always develop empathy and a deeper understanding of other cultures, as visiting various locations may broaden individuals’
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, being more tolerant about a culture distinctive from yours is a part of not only being wiser
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but
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improving brain capacities.
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, research by scientists at the University of Arizona has shown that 70% of
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feel better, both physically and psychologically after travelling;
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, there is a quote by Saint Augustine, which goes “
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world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page”.
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,
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tendency has been considered as a beneficial contribution to a person’s mental
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physical
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well–being
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,
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living in a foreign country, many inhabitants can face
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severe obstacles, taking into consideration the fact that the vast majority of basic needs may cost an arm and a leg. In other quarters, prices for groceries, accommodation and transportation abroad can
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from the prices back
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home. To cite an example,
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the statistics, more than 60% of individuals have lost a huge amount of
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travelling abroad, because of unexpected costs,
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as an accident and medical treatment.
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, in some cases going on a holiday may be just
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time and
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To sum up
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, all aforementioned points illustrate that
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travelling
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requires
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a huge amount of
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and time, it can be
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experience for residents. As far as I am concerned, if inhabitants did not
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foreign countries, they wouldn’t connect with different
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from different cultures, without stepping out of
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their comfort
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zone.
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Task Achievement
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Your opinion

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • broadens horizons
  • cultural exposure
  • tolerance
  • self-reliance
  • overcoming challenges
  • language proficiency
  • sustainable tourism
  • environmental footprint
  • cultural homogenization
  • commercialization
  • responsible travel
  • global understanding
  • eco-friendly practices
  • accessible alternatives
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