Many old buildings protected by law are part of nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by news ones. How important is it to maintain old buildings? Should history stand in the way of progress? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

With the startling pace of modernization, the question of whether old

buildings

should be demolished or maintained sparked a heated debate. In my opinion, new high-rises should never replace the old ones, especially the ones carrying a nation's culture and

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history.

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essay will illustrate the principal reasons to support my view.

To begin

with, protecting old

architectures

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is an action of preserving local culture,

thus

enhacing

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enhancing

the citizens' cultural

identuty

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identity

and the sense of national pride.

For instance

, many aged

buildings

are historical heritage from our ancestors, which have their unique designs, presenting not only the culture

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but

also

the wisdom and

technology

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development at different

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of a nation's history.

Therefore

, governments should pass the law to maintain these valuable legacies for the benefit

now

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and future generations.

In addition

, many old

building

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are still glamorous which attracts visitors every year, in

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way, regular maintenance and proper renovation can

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these so-called "obsolete

buildings

" into tourist attractions which may greatly contribute to local economic growth.

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while

travelling", over 50%

people

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chose "visiting the cultural and historical places". To cite another example, my hometown Wuxi, by preserving and

refurblishing

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refurbishing

an old street along the river with aged houses, the street became a beautiful scenery which brought profits to the local shops and a positive effect on local economic development. Though many people would argue that old

buildings

would hinder

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progress in the modern age, I still believe they are treasures left

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our elder generations, bringing us countless benefits. Government should raise all

induviduals'

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individuals'

awareness and make a joint effort with everyone to protect the precious heritage.