There are two parts to this essay question so you must answer both.
1) How important is it to protect old buildings?
For the first part you have to decide which opinion you have:
Yes, it's very important - reasons why
No, it's unimportant - reasons why
2) Should history stand in the way of progress?
In this part, you need to give your opinion on whether you think history
is so important it should take priority over a country's progress.
Model Answer
Many old buildings protected by law are part of a nation’s history. Some
people think they should be knocked down and replaced by news ones.
How important is it to maintain old buildings?
Should history stand in the way of progress?
Most nations around the world have at least some,
or possibly many, old
buildings such as temples, churches and houses in their cities, villages and
surrounding areas which have historical significance. In my opinion, it is
very
important to maintain these, but this does not mean progress should
stop.
Preserving certain old buildings is important for several reasons. Firstly,
these structures provide an insight into the history of our countries, showing
us how people many centuries ago lived their lives. Without them, we could
only
learn by books, and it would undoubtedly be sad if this were the only
way to see them. Many of these buildings are also very beautiful. Take for
example the many religious buildings such as churches and temples that we
see around the world. Not only this,
but on a more practical level, many of
these buildings provide important income to a country as many tourists visit
them in great numbers.
However, this certainly does not mean that modernization should be
discouraged. I believe that old buildings can be protected in tandem with
progress. For example, in many circumstances we
see old historic buildings
being renovated whilst maintaining their original character, and being used
for modern purposes. Also, in no way does history hinder progress, and in
fact it is the opposite. By studying
and learning about our history, we
understand more about the world we live in, and this helps us to build a
better future.
To conclude, I believe that it is very important to protect and preserve old
buildings as we can learn about our history as can others from other
countries. Such knowledge can also help us to
understand how to modernize
our countries in the best way.
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