Some people believe that construction of new public buildings such as museums, towns halls and sporting is more important than renovation of the existing ones, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.

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A fraction of statements said that building
a newer public facilities
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newer public facilities
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such
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as museums, town halls and sports
stadium
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is better than renovating the old ones
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others
opposed
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opposed it
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. I agree with the latter opinion since building new ones is a waste of money and resources
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also
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only
left
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leaves
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pollutions
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to the city since the old
building
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buildings
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will be abandoned.
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with,
waste
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the waste
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of money and resources starts from the land, materials, and the labourers working on the new buildings. In my opinion, all of the things mentioned should have been used for other purposes that have not been provided by the government before,
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as nursing homes, or as a conservation site for research purposes. The wrong aim of infrastructure can result in a
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outcome
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hence
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can be considered as a mispending which is not facilitating the growth of the city.
On the other hand
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,
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pollutions
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such
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as noise, air and visual
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pollutions
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will occur do the ineffective
constructions
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establishment. The unmaintained pollution of course will impact the lives around the site and
interfering
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with the productivity of the citizens. For
instances
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, noise pollution will disturb the peaceful moment that people
desired
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after a long day, air pollution
lead
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to
the
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respiration
issue
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issues
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for children and adults,
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visual
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pollutions
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pollution
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occurred
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occurs
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when the abandoned old building
left
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unused and damaged. In conclusion,
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allign
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align
with the opposing opinion since misdirected constructions will only inflict problems and wasteful of money and resources.
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introduction conclusion present
Ensure that your introduction sets the stage for the discussion by clearly presenting the two views and stating your position. Your conclusion should also clearly summarize the presented arguments and reiterate your stance.
logical structure
Develop paragraphs with clear main ideas, and use cohesive devices to connect ideas within and across sentences. Avoid overly complex structures that might impede the clarity of your writing.
supported main points
Expand on your main points with specific examples that illustrate your arguments. This specificity adds clarity and weight to your writing, and helps the reader understand the practical implications of your position.
complete response
Respond to all parts of the prompt thoroughly. Present clear arguments for both views before presenting your own opinion. Make sure that each point you make is developed fully, with clear explanations and examples where appropriate.
clear comprehensive ideas
Ensure that your ideas are expressed clearly and that your essay reflects a clear progression of ideas. Avoid ambiguity by selecting vocabulary and sentence structures that convey your ideas with precision.
relevant specific examples
Provide relevant examples that are directly tied to the arguments you're making. Examples should be specific, detailed, and enhance the reader's understanding of your viewpoint.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • cultural hub
  • recreational hub
  • administrative hub
  • community development
  • modern amenities
  • rejuvenate
  • cutting-edge architecture
  • symbol of progress
  • historical preservation
  • sustainable
  • community identity
  • continuity
  • balance
  • heritage
  • renovation
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