Тема "Travelling" для 9-10 курсов


The scientific and technological progress of the 20-th century has allowed people to overcome time and distance, to cover in the twinkle of an eye the vast expanse of our planet. The whole world is open now. The limits and frontiers of the previous period have stopped to exist.

People began to travel ages ago. The very first travelers were explorers who went on trips to discover new lands, find wealth, fame or something else. Their journeys were very dangerous – but still people keep on going to the unknown lands. Nowadays it is not as dangerous and much more convenient. Hundreds of companies are there to help you. They will take care about your tickets and make all the reservations needed. Travel agencies can arrange everything for you. They look for suitable tours, book the transport tickets and hotel rooms, arrange insurance and transfer and assist their clients in any possible way. With modern services you can go around the world. Tourism became a very profitable business because people are ready to spend their money for the opportunity to have a great time learning about new countries, going sightseeing, resting and enjoying themselves and picturesque areas they are passing through or just for a change of scenery. For someone it is an opportunity to relax and abstract from busy life and everyday dull routine. For others it is an extremely tempting idea to observe the way people of other cultures and mentality live. Those who live in the country like to go to a big city and spend their time visiting museums and art galleries, looking at shop windows and dining at exotic restaurants. City-dwellers usually like a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, with nothing to do but walk on sandy beaches and bathe in crystal clear water and lie in the sun at the sea shore, there are many rest-homes, sanatoriums and tourist camps there.  The choice of a place depends on one`s interests and wishes, on finances, plans and preferences and the length of the vacation.
Most travelers carry a camera with them and take pictures of everything that interests them — the sights of a city, old churches, castles, the ruins of ancient towns, mountains, valleys, lakes, waterfalls, forests, trees, flowers and plants, animals and birds. Later, perhaps years later, they will be reminded by the photos of the happy times they have had and some memorable events. Almost every country has something to offer, so travelling is always an interesting and exciting process, full of unforgettable impressions. If a person does not travel to another country, he remains a mere frog in the well. He gets no chance to come into contact with the people of unknown country and understand them properly. Those people are just an abstraction for him. He remains prejudiced against all their beliefs. Besides, he can be easily led into war with the people of that area.
All means of travel have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose one according to their plans and destinations. You can choose the means of transport you like: plane, train, ship, bicycle or you can travel hiking. Hiking is especially popular with young and enthusiastic people, because they have enough energy to hike for long distances, enjoying spectacular views.
As about me, I prefer travelling by plane. To my mind, it is the most comfortable and fast means of transportation. You have speed, comfort and pleasure combined. While travelling by plane you fly past various villages and cities at the sight of which realize how majestic and tremendous our planet is.  At such moments I think about how our life is excellent, what natural beauty it offers us and how important it is to value each moment of our lives. Before boarding the plane, you must check in at the airport. You are required to have your baggage weighed. Each passenger is allowed 5-7 kilograms of baggage free of charge. But if your baggage is heavier you must pay an extra charge. But if you are airsick the flight may seem not so nice to you. Unfortunately, sometimes the flights are delayed because of unfavourable weather conditions.
Travelling by car is also considerably convenient. You needn't reserve tour tickets. You needn't carry heavy suitcases. You can stop wherever you wish, and spend at any place as much time as you like.
And finally, it is commonly known that nothing can give you so many positive emotions and precious memories as travelling to any wonderful country or city, it`s an immersion into unique cultural atmosphere of a foreign land. 

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