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

While
many believe that renovation of old
buildings
can be costly, others argue that by
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down the old
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and rebuilding modern structures is
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to be an appropriate approach. The reasons why I agree with
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statement will be elaborated on in
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essay.
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cost effective
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ways
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.
This
is possibly because they view that not all ancient
buildings
are aged as if it deserted. If proper maintenance or re-decoration were encountered, some may still
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good condition and prolong
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usage. Take some historical
buildings
,
for example
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, many
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of
this
idea might
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that they rather create a whole new place than
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the interior when they
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safety
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consideration.
For instance
, some
buildings
looked fragile as if it was going to
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collapse
sooner or later. In
this
respect, rebuilding the new
one
is a proper solution to
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well fortified
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base
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the building
as well as
to
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a limitless design of
one
's choice.
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, I personally argue in favour of
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plan and
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one
seeing that it
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a desirable ideal plan and conveniently
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system.
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explain, some older
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of the building may have a wrong setting of water piping or electrical wiring system which can be hardly
maintenance
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unless
rebuilt
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the whole
one
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although
it is undeniable that renovating can
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in terms of construction costs I am of the opinion that building a whole construction in order to achieve the dreamed plans.
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The essay lacks clarity in some places, and a more logical structure is needed. Improve your logical flow of ideas by including clear topic sentences and transitions between paragraphs.
coherence and cohesion
The introduction and conclusion should clearly present and restate your position in a more comprehensive manner.
task achievement
Provide more detailed and specific examples to support your points. For instance, explain specific historical buildings which benefited from renovation or examples where new buildings proved to be more beneficial.
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Further elaborate on your ideas to ensure they are clear and comprehensive. Avoid abrupt endings to your paragraphs.
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The essay addresses the prompt and discusses both sides of the argument, which is commendable.
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  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Preservation
  • Restoration
  • Demolition
  • Architectural heritage
  • Cultural significance
  • Tourist attraction
  • Urban landscape
  • Sustainability
  • Conservation
  • Economic benefits
  • Historical landmarks
  • Urban renewal
  • Infrastructure
  • Maintenance costs
  • Modern amenities
  • Building regulations
  • Community identity
  • Heritage conservation
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