39 и 40. I would rather watch travel programs on TV than travel myself (Сочинения ЕГЭ английский язык)

39.

Moscow

Russia

16/04/18

Dear Scott,

Thanks for your letter! Sorry for not answering for so long - I was very busy last month. It’s good to hear that you’re OK.

In your letter you asked me if I have any ideas about choosing a university. Actually, yes - I want to enter Saint Petersburg State University because it’s prestigious and relatively close to the place where I live. It is old too but there are other big and old universities like MSU, MSTU, Kazan State University.

But let’s talk about you.

Do you personally want to study at Cambridge or does your father force you to go there? Is studying there free or paid? Are there any inner introductory exams?

But I have to go now - it’s time for an evening walk with my dog. I hope to hear from you soon!

Love,

Ekaterina.

40.

Getting to know the world around you is an important part of a person's development. The best way to do so is to travel.

But can this complex and unique experience be transmitted to others through TV programs? In this essay I will look upon this issue.

In my opinion, it is better to travel yourself and I would prefer this option. First of all, you are allowed to choose places you want to visit, people to see. In travel programs it is decided for you by a producer. Secondly, it is much more useful as you gain practical and theoretical knowledge about other places first hand. This information may be helpful in the future.

However, some people say that travel programs are better because they don’t require money, a lot of person’s time and actual movement and yet allow us to see other countries and cities.

I cannot agree with this opinion because the format and limited time force program makers to leave some parts out. Their “picture” of a place can be very subjective and cannot be compared to your own experience.

To sum up, the issue of choosing between watching and travelling is still open to discussion but I believe the first option cannot replace the second. Traveling in life gives you the freedom to choose what experience you want to have. That is why the level of emotional response will be much higher and you will gain so much more from travelling on your own.