Task 2. Many old buildings protected by law are part of a nation’s history. Some people think they should be knocked down and replaced by new ones. Do you agree or disagree?

In our modern world, there are still many old
buldings
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buildings
protected by legal regulations
due to
their historical and traditional
values
. Opinions are divided on whether old
buildings
should be preserved or demolished to make room for new accommodations and commercial developments. I believe that these facilities should be preserved. In some areas where more housing is needed, many old structures should not be
keeped
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as they
are
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either lack interest or are dangerous. Not all old
buildings
have
specifically
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architectural or historical
values
so they are neither valuable nor unique
any
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way.
Moreover
,
such
buildings
are dangerous, damp and
therefore
unsuitable for modern cities and should be replaced by new
accomdations
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accommodations
accommodation
or multi-purpose facilities. These new developments will be more beneficial than the old ones they replaced. An additional benefit of building new
accomodation
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accommodation
is that in some cities, housing in the central areas is exorbitantly expensive, so new
accomdations
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accommodations
accommodation
will reduce the living costs
to
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ordinary people.
However
, maybe some old
buildings
are valueless,
most
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but most
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of them are worth preserving for their
historic
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historical
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and architectural interest. A good example of
this
in
Viet Nam
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Vietnam
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is the Long Bien bridge at Hanoi, despite being built over a century ago, it is still one of the most important
bridge
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in Hanoi not only by its icon but
also
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the
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commercial
values
. Another important building is Ho Chi Minh’s House in the
center
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of Hanoi.
This
,
although
it may not be vital for its architecture, is of great value as a historic artefact for the local people.
This
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structures should be preserved, regardless of the financial value of the land
their
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they
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lie on. In conclusion, old
buildings
play a crucial role in sustaining the cultural and historical
values
of a nation, so they should be preserved.
While
,
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developing modern
facilites
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facilities
can provide financial
benefit
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benefits
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, we have to keep the balance between preserving historical
buildings
and
accomdating
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accommodating
urban growth.
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task achievement
Improve the clarity and consistency of ideas, particularly in presenting and connecting examples. Although you provided specific examples, they could be more clearly illustrated and directly linked to your argument.
coherence cohesion
Enhance the logical flow by connecting ideas smoothly. Some transitions between points could be clearer to aid the reader's understanding.
coherence cohesion
The essay presents a clear introduction and conclusion, bookending the argument effectively. This structure helps in maintaining focus and addressing the question posed.
task achievement
You demonstrated a balanced view by acknowledging both sides of the argument regarding old and new buildings, which adds depth to the essay.

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