Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about other countries, while other people think that it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen on TV and the Internet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is sometimes argued that
traveling
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abroad is an indispensable way
for
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of
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learning about other countries. I agree with the opinion
,
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while
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that
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getting
information
online and on
TV
can
also
help us get familiar with another
country
. A trip to a new
country
can be beneficial
of
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getting
the
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knowledge of the place, as we are able to communicate with the local citizens face to face. We may have more chances to get in touch with the local
people
when travelling,
such
as the salesmen, the hotel managers, and the local tour guides. In the course of chatting, the daily lifestyles and living habits of local citizens can be easily known, thereby helping visitors learn about the real living conditions of the
people
in the
country
.
People
can
also
get to know about the
country
by visiting the places of historic
interests
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there. By visiting the historical sites and museums,
people
might get interested
about
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the history of the
country
, because they can
traveled
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to the places the old
people
used to live and know the details which may not be mentioned on the internet and
TV
.
For example
,
people
who
went
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to the Palace Museum in Beijing can deeply understand the
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lives of the ancient emperors of China, and be impressed by the enormous power owned by Chinese
ancient
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Kings.
On the other hand
, trips abroad may not be the only way to know things
of
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about
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a place,
people
can
also
easily get
those
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that information
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information
online and on
TV
. The advancement of
Internet
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the Internet
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contributes to the connection of places on
earth
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.
And
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people
can get knowledge and news
of
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a distant
country
on screens without leaving home, which can save their time and budget.
For example
, the
TV
soap
operas
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of
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Friends gives us real and
attracting
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information
of
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how
middle aged
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Americans live.
Overall
,
although
there are several budget-sufficient methods
in
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getting
information
of
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about
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an unfamiliar
country
,
traveling
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travelling
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abroad still plays an important role
for
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the conversations and sightseeing visitors
had
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during the trips.
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coherence cohesion
Ensure that your essay has a clear introduction that presents both views and your opinion. Provide a balanced discussion of both viewpoints before concluding with your opinion. Use a range of cohesive devices to link ideas and ensure logical flow throughout your essay. Avoid over-generalizations or overly broad statements.
task achievement
Fully address all parts of the task by discussing both views comprehensively and providing a clear opinion. Expand on your ideas with specific details and examples to support your arguments. Avoid repeating the same ideas and strive to provide unique insights into the topic.

Fully explain your ideas

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    • Sentence 2 - Example
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