Why Traveling Is Important
Why Traveling Is Important
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Answer the following questions:
1. Think about the last time you went on a trip, even if it was just a short one. 4. The video says that spending money on experiences is better than
What was the most memorable part, and why did it stand out? spending it on things. Do you agree? Can you think of a time when an
Useful Words: experience meant more to you than a new gadget?
unforgettable / once-in-a-lifetime moment; breath-taking view / Useful Words:
stunning scenery; tried something new (e.g., local food, activity); a memories last a lifetime; meaningful / valuable / personal growth;
memory etched in my heart; bonding moments with family & friends; experiences shape who we are; collect moments, not things;
adventure / surprise / excitement; it really opened my eyes…; the emotional value / stories to tell;
highlight of the trip;
5. The video says that travelling helps you see your life from a different
2. If you had to live in a different country for one year, where would you go, perspective. Can you think of a time when going to a new place made you
and how do you think it would change you? realise something important about yourself or your life?
Useful Words: Useful Words:
culture shock / homesickness; independence / personal growth; learn realise how lucky I am / grateful; saw how others live; opened my
a new language; step into someone else's shoes; broaden my eyes / changed my mindset; appreciate small things in life; new
horizons; gain confidence / adapt to change; appreciate diversity / understanding / shifted my thinking; travel is the only thing you buy
open-minded; travel leaves you speechless, then turns you into a that makes you richer; don’t judge a book by its cover;
storyteller;
6. Some people find travelling scary because it is unfamiliar. What advice
3. Travelling helps people step out of their comfort zones. What is would you give to someone who wants to travel but feels nervous about it?
something outside your comfort zone that you would like to try if you had Useful Words:
the chance to travel? start small / take short trips; plan ahead / do research; travel with
Useful Words: friends or family; every journey begins with a single step; be open /
skydiving / hiking / solo travel / public speaking; face my fears / take stay safe / embrace the unknown; talk to locals;
the plunge; adventure / trying new things; meet strangers / try exotic
food; nothing ventured, nothing gained; life begins at the end of your
comfort zone;