Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching progammes and films about it? Give reasons for your answers and include any revelant examples from your own experience

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Nowadays,
Due to
advancements in transportation moving from one country to another is much easier than
ancient
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times.
However
, In
this
modern era, some folks believe that they can learn more about another nation by watching it on Television or smartphones as compared to visiting it.
Moreover
, I partially agree with
this
statement. In upcoming paragraphs, I will discuss some views on
this
statement. First of all, there are many people who assume that they can gain more knowledge about different nations from different television programmes or films. They believe
this
because in
this
world there are many places where survival is not possible or there is no way to go So, in
this
type of situation television programmes are the best source to learn. One of the best examples is Antarctica, where survival is possible but it's too risky
due to
the cold weather
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we can learn about all lifestyles of the people who live there with the help of these programmes or films.
On the other hand
, Sometimes everything is not real which is shown on shows and movies because in some situations the editors make some changes just to get some more attraction from the viewers so in
this
kind of
situtation
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situation
, it is better to visit actually
For example
, I saw different posts regarding Dubai's lifestyle that people are so rich in that country but when
last
month I visited there was a dark side of that country where most of the peoples live in slaves.
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last
, I believe that
this
statement is partially true because visiting actually or watching online
both
have different importance in different situations.
In addition
, these
both
have different
experience
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and
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would say that an individual has to try
both
experiences because from
both
we can learn some new things.
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task achievement
Ensure your thesis statement is clear and accurately reflects the nuances of your argument. You mention you 'partially agree,' but your reasons could use more clarity and depth.
coherence cohesion
Make sure your paragraphs lead logically into one another, using clear linking words or phrases to highlight the transitions.
task achievement
Attempt to introduce more specific examples or evidence to support your points more compellingly. Your example about Dubai could benefit from a bit more specificity.
coherence cohesion
Introduction and conclusion are present, providing a good frame for the essay.
task achievement
You engage with the topic from multiple perspectives, showing an understanding of its complexity.
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You use the example of Antarctica well to illustrate your point about remote learning via television.

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