Some think that too much money has been spent looking after and reparing old buildings, so we knock down old buildings and buikd modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Whilst a substantial number of individuals assume that a large amount of
money
has been allocated to repairing and maintaining old
constructions
, I disagree with
destructing
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destroying
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old
buildings
as they are a part of
culture
and identity in each society. On the one hand, many
people
think that spending too much
money
on repairing and looking after old structures is a waste of
money
.
This
group claims that each construction has a lifespan that must not be extended.
Moreover
, they assert that these old
buildings
must be replaced by modern ones as they can change the outlook of the city, and it is not required to waste a tremendous amount of
money
to keep those old
buildings
.
For example
, in China, the government has tried to separate the old and modern areas and has modernized its cities in order to avoid dedicating maintenance expenses.  
However
, there is another group of
people
who believe that a country and a city are known for their old
buildings
as well as
their old
constructions
as these historical
buildings
can show the background and the identity of a country.
Furthermore
,
instead
of knocking down these old
buildings
, governments are responsible for dedicating some finance to renewing and repairing them.
For instance
, Japan has started to repair its old
buildings
as the rulers in
this
country believe that modern
constructions
cannot represent the original
culture
and beliefs of Japanese
people
, but rather old
buildings
are great representatives to reflect the elixir of Japanese
culture
. In conclusion, considering both viewpoints,
although
renewal and repairing old
buildings
is a waste of
money
,
according to
a group of
people
, I believe that old
buildings
and historical
constructions
are a significant part of each
culture
and society, and governments are responsible for protecting and renewing them.
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Ensure consistency in argument development. While your essay presents a clear stance, deeper exploration of the opposing viewpoint could provide a more balanced argument.
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Logical Structure
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Supported Main Points
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Preservation
  • Historical significance
  • Cultural heritage
  • Charm
  • Character
  • Renovation
  • Cost-effective
  • Architectural features
  • Recreating
  • Loss
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