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34. It is too expensive to look after and repair old buildings. This money 
should be spent on building modern buildings instead. To what extent do you 
agree or disagree? 
 
   
It is often argued that the maintenance of old buildings and repairing is too expensive and instead 
the money should be spent on building new buildings with modern amenities and I agree but it 
also depends on the type of building.  
   
People often tend to spend a lot of money to repair their ancestral homes, which has sentimental 
value but causes a fortune for maintenance. Often due to rain and change in weather conditions, 
cracks can be seen and needs to be repaired again and again which leads to a hole in your 
pockets. Earlier, houses were built with mud and wood which tend to become weak as time 
passes and the building might fall at any point of time risking the lives of many due to accidental 
damage. Instead, it is better to build a new building that is strong and durable with the same 
money instead of repairing the old building.  
   
However, when it comes to buildings that are considered as historic buildings or historical 
monuments, they must and should be preserved, maintained and taken care of. As these historic 
buildings represent our rich inherent cultural heritage and  it represents the era of the finest 
constructions made, this is considered to be an aspect of pride. These monuments also spread 
awareness among the community about their culture and give them a sense of pride and 
belonging.  
   
With all the points discussed above it is cheaper to build a new building instead of repairing the 
old buildings, but when it comes to old historic buildings that tell us about our history, we should 
preserve them.