Travelling is more important than reading books to understand people andthe world.A book about another country tells you about things such as thecountry’s history,its people and its culture in a very general way.Whenmeeting foreigners, I found that books can't be trusted wholly.For example,when I was visiting Wisconsin University,many people there knew Chinathrough books.They thought Chinese people were not active,uneducated,had no sense of humor,and all wore blue suits.Through the videotapes shownby me。

they were surprised to find that these facts were not true at all and theChinese people are outgoing(外向的),of great intelligence,well-dressed andhave an equally strong sense of humor.Reading a book about another countrymakes me interested in travelling.Then I make plans to go and see what Ihave read about.In addition, people who go out and go through thingsthemselves are likely to be open-minded,and are really interested in makingthings happen.More and more Chinese travel at home and abroad.Especiallythe children who travel more will truly be full of knowledge about their owncountry.I have always felt enriched by the experience.It is only by "“gettinginto action” that one can make a mark in this world,and truly live ameaningfuk(有意义的) life.