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Passange 1: Read the text, and choose the correct A, B, C or D for each
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Benefits of Traveling
How do we meet the world? Books, the Internet, TV news, and documentaries tell us
about distant countries, people, and their way of life. However, a TV report presents to
you someone else’s point of view and may very well narrow your perspective instead of
broadening your mind. Exploring different cultures and traditions firsthand through travel
allows individuals to gain a deeper understanding of global diversity. Interacting with
locals in foreign countries provides a unique opportunity to learn about their customs,
beliefs, and values, fostering cultural exchange and mutual respect. Immersing oneself in
unfamiliar environments can lead to personal growth and a more nuanced perspective on
societal issues and global challenges.
Traveling the world and meeting people living in different conditions and treating life
differently is what really teaches you about the world. Once you actually go and visit, you
may even challenge your own opinion about less known places and cultures. Discovering
new cultures can also help you see the issues and the challenges of your daily life in a
new way. Stepping out of one's comfort zone and embracing new experiences while
traveling can spark creativity and innovation. Adapting to unfamiliar situations requires
problem-solving skills and adaptability, stimulating cognitive flexibility and enhancing
mental agility. Exposure to diverse stimuli and sensory inputs during travel can inspire
novel ideas and unconventional thinking, leading to fresh insights and breakthroughs in
various aspects of life.
Enhance your creativity

One of the biggest benefits of Traveling is that it takes you out of your comfort zone.
Especially if you are traveling to a place, you have never visited before, everything seems
fresh and new. New stimuli attack all your senses. You see new landscapes and
experience vivid colors. You hear new music, people speak an unknown language in the
streets, which overflows with the new scent’s smells. The smell and the taste of new
food... Even the small challenges are welcome. How do you hold chopsticks? How do
you bargain at the market? How do you find your way around? Traveling introduces
novelty to your brain and improves cognition. Once you face new challenges, you need to
be resourceful to find a solution. New neural connections are created in the brain as a
result, and they engender new original thoughts. So, once you return home, you can use
all these new stimuli and creativeness to generate new ideas in your old job!
Make New Friends

You will meet people from all over the world that you would not have met otherwise.
It often happens that you make deep and meaningful connections with people extremely
quickly while traveling. This has a lot to do with the fact that a lot of travelers will be on
a similar wavelength to each other. Most people you will come across are in search of
adventure and connection. Depending on where you are traveling, you might meet people
several times if they are on a similar route to you. If you are traveling solo, you might
even find some people to travel with from time to time. It’s also an incredible excuse to
see more of the world by visiting your new friends in the future.
Creates unforgettable memories

Real-life education is more memorable because it is personal. And our memories are
part of who we are, part of our identity. What is more, positive memories we revisit often.
Open one of your photo albums and a minute later you will realize you are smiling while
going through the pictures. You see happy faces and funny moments shared with friends
and family. You see yourself - cheerful and filled with energy! And you relive this
happiness. These cherished memories are precious stories you can tell your children or
grandchildren one day. And they will be as vivid to them as they are for you!
Traveling not only broadens your horizons but also challenges your preconceptions
and enriches your understanding of the world. Experiencing diverse cultures firsthand
fosters empathy and tolerance, encouraging a more inclusive and interconnected global
community. Furthermore, the act of traveling promotes environmental awareness and
sustainable practices, urging individuals to become responsible stewards of the planet. By
engaging with new environments and engaging with people from different backgrounds,
travelers cultivate a sense of appreciation for cultural diversity and human resilience.
These transformative experiences leave a lasting impact on personal growth and societal
harmony, shaping a more compassionate and enlightened worldview for generations to
come.

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