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In recent years, there has been a noticeable trend in Vietnam towards adopting Western architectural styles in residential housing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

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Lately, we can easily see buildings which are
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 combination of Vietnamese styles and Western art.
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 phenomenon brings both benefits and drawbacks, which will be discussed in the following essay. The
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 buildings is the origin of some tourist-attractive places in VietNam. It is undeniable that these locations can be appealing to local people and promote the development of tourism nearby. Ba Na
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 is a brilliant example in
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 case for its French village - the spot witnessing millions of visitors each year. When it comes to the disadvantages of
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 trend, it is
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 worth noting that Vietnamese can drop out traditional beauty in their
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. The young now prefer modern houses like ones from Europe or America to conventional ones.
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, if
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 trend is uncontrollable, the next generations will forget about old culture gradually in the future.
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, convenient apartments are more popular than ever as youngsters'
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, put Vietnamese patterns on the edge of extinction at the same time. In conclusion, adopting Western styles can be beneficial for tourism in Vietnam, but the traditional houses in
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 country may be erased if
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 trend
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What works well

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task achievement

The essay successfully identifies both advantages and disadvantages of adopting Western architectural styles in Vietnam, showing a balanced view.

coherence cohesion

There is clear cohesion within paragraphs, with ideas being logically connected and relevant to the overall topic.

Improvement Suggestions

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task achievement

The essay could be improved by providing more detailed and varied examples to support the main points. For instance, mention more instances of Western-style buildings contributing to tourism or specific aspects of traditional architecture that are being overshadowed.

coherence cohesion

The logical structure could be strengthened by ensuring that each paragraph contains a clear main idea supported by relevant details. The essay sometimes lacks deeper explanation of the points mentioned.

coherence cohesion

While the essay has an introduction and conclusion, the conclusion could be more robust by summarizing the key points discussed in the body paragraphs more effectively. This will provide a stronger closure to the essay.

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  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • architectural heritage
  • cultural identity
  • globalization
  • urban landscape
  • sustainability
  • property value
  • economic benefits
  • cultural exchange
  • modernization
  • foreign investors
  • monotonous
  • architectural diversity
  • climatic suitability
  • maintenance costs
  • energy efficiency
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