Q. Some People think that old buildings should be knocked down and give way to modern buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is true that world has been changing rapidly, and so has the appearance of cities. In order to keep up with this changing trend, some people maintain that old buildings should be replaced with new buildings, while others insist old buildings should be kept. I agree with both ideas, and the reasons will be addressed in this essay.
On the one hand, there are circumstances when old buildings need to be knocked down to give way to modern buildings. Firstly, some people might be in need of better facilities of a building. For example, a number of modern apartment complexes in Melbourne which have been built in the last 5 years have gyms, pools and secured car park, and each unit is equipped with a brand-new dishwasher and an oven. However, it is unlikely for those facilities to be found in old houses and apartments. In addition, since the population is increasing (인구 증가보다는 도시화쪽으로 잡아주시는 게 맞긴 한데, 지금처럼 가셔도 크게 상관은 없습니다.), cities need more buildings which can accommodate more people. Because most old buildings have only one or two stories, they might need to be replaced with tall modern buildings so that more people can stay there.
On the other hand, some old buildings should be protected from being knocked down. They might be historical and need to be handed down to decedents. It means that some old buildings can be meaningful to a country, thus they can be historical relics in the future. It is important to keep some traditions so that younger generations can learn about the history and lifestyles of their ancestors. Furthermore, old buildings can attract tourists because most of them are unique and reflect on a country’s old history. Old palaces in Korea, for instance, act as a meaningful relic which modern people learn history from and a number of tourists visit.
In conclusion, deciding the replacement of old buildings depends on the needs of people and their historical meaning. Governments should be able to carefully examine the advantages and disadvantages before deciding a knockdown.
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