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    IELTS Essay - Maintaining Old Buildings

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    Old buildings are an important part of a nation's history, but some argue they should be replaced. The document summarizes an IELTS essay about whether old buildings should be maintained or not. It breaks down the two parts of the question - how important is it to maintain old buildings, and should history stand in the way of progress. The model answer argues that while preserving historical buildings is important for insight into the past and tourism, this does not mean modernization should be discouraged, as old buildings can be renovated while maintaining character and history supports future progress.

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    IELTS Essay - Maintaining Old Buildings

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    Old buildings are an important part of a nation's history, but some argue they should be replaced. The document summarizes an IELTS essay about whether old buildings should be maintained or not. It breaks down the two parts of the question - how important is it to maintain old buildings, and should history stand in the way of progress. The model answer argues that while preserving historical buildings is important for insight into the past and tourism, this does not mean modernization should be discouraged, as old buildings can be renovated while maintaining character and history supports future progress.

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    Old buildings are an important part of a nation's history, but some argue they should be replaced. The document summarizes an IELTS essay about whether old buildings should be maintained or not. It breaks down the two parts of the question - how important is it to maintain old buildings, and should history stand in the way of progress. The model answer argues that while preserving historical buildings is important for insight into the past and tourism, this does not mean modernization should be discouraged, as old buildings can be renovated while maintaining character and history supports future progress.

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    IELTS Essay - Maintaining Old Buildings

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    Old buildings are an important part of a nation's history, but some argue they should be replaced. The document summarizes an IELTS essay about whether old buildings should be maintained or not. It breaks down the two parts of the question - how important is it to maintain old buildings, and should history stand in the way of progress. The model answer argues that while preserving historical buildings is important for insight into the past and tourism, this does not mean modernization should be discouraged, as old buildings can be renovated while maintaining character and history supports future progress.

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    IELTS Essay - Maintaining Old

    Buildings
    This model essay is about old buildings and whether they should be protected or
    not. It is quite a difficult question, so you will need to brainstorm your ideas
    carefully.
    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?

    Breaking the Question Down


    It is basically an opinion essay, as you have to give your opinion on protecting old
    buildings. However, it does not ask you whether you agree or disagree.
    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; OR


     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.
    Should
    we maintain old buildings?

    Essay on Old Buildings


    You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
    Write about the following topic:
    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?
    Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
    experience or knowledge.
    Write at least 250 words.

    Model Answer
    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 modernise our countries in
    the best way.

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