ielts speaking Part 2 and 3 about Interesting Person From Another Country

Without a shadow of a doubt, streets in our country are teeming with foreigners of diverse nationalities. You can catch sight of them strolling on the streets, gathering at some street vendors to have a snack, or exercising in the parks. I guess the reason behind this is that in our country, we have quite a mixed array of places of interest, and foreigners often flock to these places for sightseeing purpose or get to know more about the culture of our country.

I’d have to say that there are plenty of reasons why people travel to foreign countries. The first obvious one is for sightseeing purpose. As the domestic tourist spots are too familiar to them, going on a trip overseas can be a change of atmosphere and gives them more unforgettable moments. They can discover the local culture, try the cuisine and mix with others, which I reckon is an eye-opening experience for them. The second motivator is for educational purpose. Many students today pursue higher education abroad in prestigious universities simply because they can attain an internationally recognized degree and have promising career prospects later on in their life.

Some countries are broadly similar to your home country. For example, Canada is very similar to America: they share the same language, continent and general culture. However, other countries can differ wildly from your life back home. The feeling of discomfort and uneasiness this provoked is often called “culture shock” which can make people feel scared and want to go home, but after a while most people can get used to it.

It’s incredibly important to experience different cultures. The world is a huge melting pot of different ideas and cultures and we all have something to leant from one another. Gaining exposure to diverse cultures enriches your life, giving you new insights into humanity and how people live. It can help us to be less self-centered and learn to focus not only on our own communities but people all over the world. If more people experienced different cultures, we'd understand each other a lot more. People may say that blood is thicker than water and that our family home comes first, but that's not how I see it.

As a matter of fact, besides the number one reason which is travelling, most foreigners come to work, it’s normal to see lots of foreigners work in multinational companies as they are transferred to their office in another country. From my experience, I also see some foreign couples settling in the city center and open their own business selling souvenirs or some may run their own coffee shops.