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In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

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The idea of uncovering the background and
history
 of their
house
 is becoming an interest and a trend for a growing number of
people
 in several countries, especially for a used building that they have just moved to. In
this
 essay, I will try to explain both the tangible and intangible aspects of
this
 emerging trend. A
house
 is where someone resides for a significant part of their daily life. Buildings that have been built for a significant amount of time will certainly have histories and backgrounds that the new residents have yet to uncover. Knowing the background and
history
 of the
house
, both from the tangible and intangible
aspect
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 can give the building resident a sense of security and comfort.
Firstly
, the safety of the building is a basic tangible factor that many consider to be important.
This
 shows how some
people
 felt the importance of knowing the details of how the buildings were constructed and built in the past in order for them to be prepared and prevent any hazard that can endanger them. Homeowners might delve deeper into
this
 type of
history
 by consulting with an architect or contractor to inspect their new
house
 whether the building is prone to flooding, lightning, rotting wood, and other type of dangers.
In contrast
 with the previous idea, intangible histories
such
 as the past
resident
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 of the
house
 are
also
 quite important for a significant number of
people
 as they might be linked with some spiritual aspect that affects their sense of comfort. Some
people
 might feel uneasy with not knowing why the previous resident has moved out of the building they currently reside in, especially considering the large number of haunted
house
 stories
in
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 social media that some might have perceived. As the previous residents'
history
 is not always apparent at first sight, those who wish to uncover
this
 type of information might need to ask their
neighbors
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 or even consult with an area
history
 expert to retrieve the information.
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Task Response
Expand on the reasons why people are interested in uncovering the history of their house. Provide more examples and evidence to support your points.
Coherence and Cohesion
Maintain a clear and logical structure throughout the essay. Ensure that each paragraph is focused on a specific point or idea.
Lexical Resource
Diversify your vocabulary and use more advanced and precise terms. This will enhance the quality of your writing.
Grammatical Range
Pay attention to sentence structure and grammar. Make sure to use appropriate verb tenses and maintain grammatical accuracy.

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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
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    • Sentence 2 - Example
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Historical research
  • Genealogy
  • Architectural styles
  • Heritage
  • Relics
  • Oral history
  • Archival records
  • Museum exhibits
  • Historical societies
  • House tours
  • Renovation projects
  • Original blueprints
  • Careful documentation
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