Ielts writing Section How To Achieve a target 8 Score (Academic)

 
Essay No.2
Question (Discussion):
Many historic buildings are being destroyed or replaced. What are the reasons for
this? What should be done to preserve these buildings?
 
Answer:
“Our world is constantly changing due to urban development and an increasing
population. A result of this is the destroying or replacing of many historic buildings
and once they are lost, they are lost forever. There are several reasons which cause
this to occur, but more importantly, there are specific things that should be done in
order to preserve these historic buildings.
There are several reasons which cause the loss of historic buildings and this is
usually based on the current purpose of the individual building. Many old buildings
were used for residential purposes and do not serve a huge purpose in the current
day. For example, these old style residential buildings generally attract lower socio-
economic groups which bring more problems and reduced safety. Buildings that are
being destroyed or replaced are done so, simply because they do not serve a good
purpose in the current climate.
The preservation of historic buildings is important, however there needs to be a clear
reason for preservation. Government houses and civic buildings are examples of
buildings which still serve a purpose today and will do so into the future. For
example, an old run-down residential block of units does not serve the purpose that a
Government house would due to the current and future value it brings today and in
the future. Therefore, it is important to clarify the current and future use of a historic
building to determine whether it should be destroyed or not.
In conclusion, it is true that many historical buildings are being destroyed or

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replaced. However, in today’s society, strict rules are enforced to clearly
differentiate the historical buildings which do not serve a purpose moving into the
future as opposed to the buildings that do. Therefore the preservation should not be
implemented for every historic building.