Topic 1: Does increasing travels between countries enable people to learn different cultures or to

Topic 30: Some people believe that new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To 
what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
 
(architecture or a style of buildings) (symbol of the social customs and history of a place), (With cultural 
resource}, (classical architecture ) (preserve cultural values); (a rich variety of architectural 
heritages), (high Wight or create its identity);
(establish some variations among the buildings), (the landscape in the immediate vicinity )
(copy from the buildings of a bygone age ) ( originality ) (creativity)
(craftsmanship); (building materials and decora have details ) (commitment of time and money)
Architecture is an integral part of every single culture. Accordingly some people suggest that 
new buildings should be constructed with a classical style, in an effort to protect a nation's 
cultural identity. I agree with their recommendation that maintaining a nation's cultural identity 
is a priority.
New constructions might not only cause direct damage to those existing aged buildings, 
which are central to a nation's culture, but also destroy the integrity of the cityscape, which 
characterizes a country. Over the past decades, there has been a growing recognition that 
architecture is an element that distinguishes one culture from another. That's why people are not 
surprised to see that buildings differ in styles from country to country. New constructions, if not 
aligned with the existing buildings, will impair the uniqueness of an architecture style, which has 
been widely recognized, studied and treasured by the world.
Another main justification for upholding a traditional building style is that it contributes to 
the diversity of building models in a country. By preserving classical architecture, some regions 
are marked by the mingling of buildings of different ages and types. Many cities in Europe can 
be cited as examples, where buildings in a traditional or ancient format coexist with modernized 
buildings, performing different functions and serving dissimilar purposes. It bridges the past and 
the present history, and reminds people of the heritage of a country. Lt creates a modem identity 
of a region or country as well.
Despite the role of old architecture works in retaining cultural heritage, not all the buildings 
should be necessarily designed and constructed in a traditional pattern. On the one hand, it is a, 
odds with diversity. 
It comes as no surprise that ceaseless pursuit of a classical style will result in the sameness of 
buildings in a country. On the other, traditional building models require specific craftsmanship 
and building materials, which are neither affordable nor accessible to every developer, so they 
cannot be applied on a large scale.
From the points enlisted above, it seems obvious that architecture is an approach of 
preserving a nation's cultural heritage, so new construction should be undertaken to adhere to a 
traditional style. Although it might not be reflected in all buildings, it does play a great part in 
maintaining and reinforcing cultural identity of a region or country.
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1. Accordingly=therefore=hence
2. Integrity=completeness=intactness
3. Characterize =feature
4. Aligned with=consistent with=in harmony with
5. Uphold=defend=support
6. Mingling=mixture=blending=combination
7. Coexist=exist together
8. Bridge=link=join
9. At odds with=contrary to=in opposition with
10. Sameness=monotony=uniformity
11. Enlist=introduce
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