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Now it's your chance to write! Look at the question below and try to answer it in about fifty words. You can use the Comment section at the bottom of the page to do your writing, if you like.

When you have finished writing, click on the "expert" link below the question. There you will find five answers to the same question written by five educated native English speakers. Read those five answers carefully. There are many ways to say the same thing, but you may see some words or expressions used again and again in these answers, and these may give you an idea of how you could write your own answer a little better.

Or, is your answer the best of all? Whether it is or not, we hope you will put it in the Comments so everyone can enjoy it. Thanks!

Now, here's the question:

Why do so many tourists visit Kyoto, Japan?

First, write your own answer, then click HERE to see the "expert" answers.