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When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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In many countries preservation of traditional lifestyles and skills has sparked a heated debate among
people
 in our society.
People
 should acknowledge that some
people
 believe that preserving
tradition
 in technology and the lifestyle is vital,
however
, others are sure that new technologies entail new rules and
traditions
. Consider two sides of conflicting opinions. It goes without saying, preserving
tradition
 has turned into one of the pressing problems due to its cost of maintenance. It simply does not allow the government to allocate its budget wisely.
For example
, the maintenance and cleaning cost of traditional art pieces requires hiring a vast majority of specific scientific professionals who are qualified for its unique maintenance methods in the museum. Unfortunately,
such
 expenses are not justified because nowadays
people
 prefer modern interactive museums rather than those of the
last
 century.
This
 situation forces the government to calculate the budget and revise its investments which leads to changing
traditions
.
On the other hand
,
people
 are worried about preserving knowledge of history,
traditions
 and art. The basic experience of the
last
 generation allows the new generation to learn a lesson, not repeat the mistakes of the past because in our world everything is cyclic. Preserving the
traditions
 keeps the balance between dramatic changes in
people
's lifestyles and the calm pace of the
last
 century. The generation of a country is responsible for preserving their own custom and
tradition
 and if
people
 feel eager to save a
tradition
then
 there is no way technological advancement will destroy it. In conclusion, changing
traditions
 are natural phenomena but it is vital not to forget the
traditions
 of the past because it educates
people
 on basic knowledge about
people
, culture, political mistakes. Balance in life leads to great achievements.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Technological advancement
  • Efficiency
  • Global connectivity
  • Cultural identity
  • Diversity
  • Innovation
  • Coexist
  • Sustainable
  • Eco-friendly
  • Energy-intensive
  • Practical skills
  • Self-sufficiency
  • Homogenize
  • Preservation
  • Global diversity
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