雅思大作文：old buildings cost numerous government's expenditure

　　雅思大作文题目：The restoration of old buildings in majorcities in the world costs numerous government's expenditure. This money shouldbe used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?

　　Give reasons for your answer and includeany relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

　　作文范文：

　　In contemporary society, most countriestend to allocate parts of budget for the renovation of old buildings while somecitizens advocate that this expenditure is supposed to be invested in theconstruction of new dwellings or road development. As far as I am concerned, Idisagree with the viewpoint hold by them.

　　The historical and cultural value of someold buildings is unparalleled and incomparable. If the authority fails toprotect those historical relics, it is a great loss for the preservation ofnational culture. In addition, the existence of old building strengthens peoples sense of identity. Unlike the high-rises and skyscrapers, which almost lookthe same all around the world, those architectural heritages withstood the testof time and display the unique architectural design of a region or period. What’ s more, every year, there are thousands of tourists both from home and abroadvisiting them and appreciating their irresistible glamour. There is no doubtthat the thriving tourism earns huge profits for local government andresidents.

　　Nonetheless, it must be admitted thatgovernment’s funding on the furnishing new residences and road development doesgenerate several benefits. For one thing, inhabitants have chances to live inhouses with a comfortable environment and reasonable layout. For another thing,more highways can be built to connect surrounding cities and suitable roadplanning can be implemented to satisfy the demands of public transportation. Inspite of theses, historical buildings deserve public funding for itsprotection; otherwise, parts of human civilization would vanish in the years tocome.

　　In conclusion, I firmly claim that it isthe obligation of government to focus on the restoration of old building asthey are symbols of traditional culture and reflect the history of a country.