Restoration of old buildings in main cities involves enormous government expenditure. It would be more beneficial to spend this money to build new houses and roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience

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It is argued that authorities should
rebuilt
Suggestion
rebuild
old buildings and spend considerable money on the reconstruction of theme. Some people think that it is more important to build new buildings and road.
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essay does not agree with that suggestion because old architecture in good condition can bring benefits for any city.
Firstly
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, old buildings attract a huge number of tourists. Many people around the world prefer to spend free time by travelling. Usually tourists choose the places with wonderful nature or cities with
long history
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a long history
and ancient architecture. So, cities, that care about own history and
artifacts
a man-made object taken as a whole
artefacts
get crowds of tourists and a lot of money in their budgets. It benefits authorities as they get the opportunity to build new houses, roads, develop infrastructure and improve the lives of both – residents of the cities and tourists.
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, old buildings have interesting long history and own energy that transmits a spirit of a certain era.
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,
such
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buildings inspire people to do wonderful things and deeds. Unfortunately, some people do not understand the treasure of the old houses and prefer to destroy them. In my country, activists and civic organizations are fighting against
absence
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the absence
of proper regulations on country heritage and rich persons that demolish valuable things, because they do not take in
cosideration
the process of giving careful thought to something
consideration
the fact that in some cases it is cheaper and more important to
rebuilt
Suggestion
rebuild
old buildings than building new ones.
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, modern construction materials can work wonders. Metal and glass can be shaped in a different
forms
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form
. Dancing building in Prague is
beautiful work
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a beautiful work
of art and an example of
such
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properties. It resembles a dancing pair and has become a visiting card of a modern Prague. Another example is a Chinese Broad corporation. In short, any country or city should try to preserve their architectural heritage as it is beneficial both economically and spiritually, but
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also take
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also takes
advantage of
modern properties
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the modern properties
of novel construction materials.
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