Travel is thought to broaden people's mind in the sense that living in another culture allows them to compare it with their own. People travel to widen their scope and they want to see what is on the other side of the world. Travelling we enjoy different places, meet different people and try different food. Almost all people like travelling because it's very interesting for them to get acquainted with unknown people and with their culture, to get new impressions, to see new places, towns and countries. People may travel either for pleasure or on business. The best way to study geography is to travel and the best way to get to know and understand the people is to meet them in their own homes. When we travel we accumulate fresh ideas and experience, discover new things and gain knowledge about the world. There are various means of travelling. We can travel by plane, by ship, by train, by car or on foot. All ways of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages and people choose one according to their plans and destinations. Travelling by plane is the fastest way of travelling. When you travel by train you can see the country you are travelling through, you can rest, sleep, eat or read in your comfortable compartment. With a train we have speed, comfort and pleasure. While travelling by ship it is very pleasant to watch the rise and fall of the waves, breathe fresh sea wind and hear the cry of the seagulls. As for me, I am fond of travelling by car because when you travel by car you can stop when and where you want and may have your own timetable. If you want, you can change your route at any time. You don't have to worry about booking tickets and you don't have to carry your suitcases. Besides you can see many different places in a short time. Travel can teach us things that nothing else can. To sum up, travelling has certain benefits for our mind and soul. While travelling we learn a lot about other people, their cultures, traditions and history, discover for ourselves new landmarks and appreciate the world. So, travel really broadens our mind. They say, 'Travel broadens the mind'. источник!
My name is Nikita. I'm 13 years old and I'm a secondary school student. My native town is Voronezh. Every year in September we celebrate a special holiday - the City Day. It usually falls on the third Saturday of the month. The holiday commemorates the date of city foundation. In my opinion Voronezh is a beautiful city of great importance for the country. Sometimes our History teacher lectures us about the history of the city. I know that it was founded in 1586 not far from the River Don. By the 17th century it was one of the most valuable trade centers of Russia. In the time of Peter the Great the city became famous as the cradle of the navy and merchant marine. The first remarkable event took place in 1860, when the monument to Peter I was established. At the end of the 19th century there were many new enterprises, plants, libraries, and theatres built in the city. One of the main educational institutions of the country, the Voronezh State University, was founded in 1918. Hopefully, in the future I will be studying there at the biological faculty. Today, our city is actively growing and developing. Surprisingly, the world’s first supersonic passenger aircraft Tu-144 was created here. Local citizens are fond of the City Day celebrations and I’m proud to be the part of it. Every year, my family and I participate in various festive events on this day. In the afternoon we observe the cheerful processions and parades or hear the speech of municipal authorities. I especially like the evening part, which is followed by the concert, featuring popular artists, and massive fireworks.
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