Essay - Benefits to a country of people spending time abroad (CAE 1)

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 220-260 words in an appropriate style. 

Your class has listened to a panel discussion about the benefits to a country of people gaining experience of life abroad. You have made the notes below:

 

Benefits to a country of people spending time abroad:

- business
- culture 

- understanding

 

Some opinions expressed in the discussion:

‘People who’ve spent time abroad are then well equipped to conduct business with different countries’

‘It teaches people about different traditions in local cultures.’

‘People become aware that there are other ways of looking at the world.’

 

Write an essay discussing two of the benefits in your notes. You should explain which benefit you think is most important, giving reasons in support of your answer.

 

You may, if you wish make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as possible.