Some people think that we should replace old buildings and houses in cities with more modern buildings. Other people think we should protect old buildings. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

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Some people believe that we should defend
buildings
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that are not used now. But I think that local forces need to substitute old constructions with new ones because
populations
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the populations
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of towns are growing and the cost to maintain them.
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, nowadays there are
thousadns
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thousands
of densely-populated cities all over the globe, where citizens have to live in compact and cramped flats. So, if we replace old
buildings
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with modern
scyscrapers
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skyscrapers
, the price of homes may decrease significantly.
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, the most overcrowded megapolises, like Tokyo, are filled with numerous huge
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and there are no places for old ones, especially in the centres.
Secodnly
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Secondly
, to protect ancient constructions a government needs a lot of money because mostly they don't make any profit by themselves.
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, local councils nowadays have far bigger problems to deal with,
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as poverty or unemployment,
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, in my hometown forces don't have any time to think about
defeanding
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defending
defeating
ancient
buildings
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in the area. Admittedly, if a construction has a large historical background,
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it
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shouldn't be demolished, in order to save traditions.
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buildings
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can be turned into museums. In
such
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a way
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way
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not only old castles, where kings lived, can be saved from
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destruction
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destroying
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, but
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make a
little
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small
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amount of money.
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,
while
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the most of old small
buildings
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should be replaced with modern
scycrapers
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skyscrapers
to tackle
an
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the
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overpopulation problem and not to spend too
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many
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resources on
this
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issue, some of them must be protected and made into fascinating places, where tourists go, to save
history
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the history
a history
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of countries.
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coherence cohesion
Improve the logical flow by arranging the ideas in a more coherent order. Consider linking the disadvantages of maintaining old buildings directly to the advantages of replacing them.
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Ensure clarity in expression. Some grammatical errors affect the readability of the essay. Pay attention to spelling and subject-verb agreement.
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The essay effectively covers both sides of the argument before presenting your opinion.
coherence cohesion
The introduction and conclusion are clearly defined and provide a strong framework for the essay.
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Good use of specific examples, such as the reference to Tokyo, to support your points.

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  • tangible link
  • fostering
  • sense of belonging
  • architectural beauty
  • economic benefit
  • tourist attractions
  • preservation techniques
  • structural integrity
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  • sustainable architecture
  • cultural preservation
  • urban demands
  • contemporary lifestyles
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