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IELTS Essay: international travel can make people prejudiced rather than broad minded. Why...

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international travel can make people prejudiced rather than broad minded. Why people fail to benefit when they travel? What we can do to improve their understanding of the countries they visit?

#cultural_prejudice#travel_impact#intercultural_understanding#psychological_barriers

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 identifies practical causes and basic solutions (guided tours, cultural programs); Band 9 probes root psychological barriers and proposes systemic changes (education curricula, cross-cultural dialogue structures).

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Key concepts in this essay

confirmation bias and selective perception in travel
pre-existing stereotypes limiting openness to new experiences
active vs passive engagement with foreign cultures
role of education, interaction depth, and reflection in understanding

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Vague explanations of 'why people fail' (e.g., 'because they don't understand') without addressing psychological or structural barriers
Proposing surface-level solutions like 'visit more' without addressing underlying attitudes or power dynamics
Missing the paradox that travel can reinforce stereotypes if not engaged thoughtfully

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