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January 1, 2019 
102.
 
Old Buildings versus New Buildings 
Some people think it is important to construct new buildings rather than wasting 
money on maintaining old ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this 
opinion? 
The skylines of cities around the world are changing rapidly as more modern building are 
being constructed, replacing older buildings, which require more money to renovate and 
maintain. Personally I feel that preserving older buildings is often a waste of money for 
various reasons. 
There is no denying that it is worthwhile keeping certain old buildings. Many castles and 
mansions, for example, around the world are of great historical interest and they deserve to 
be preserved, but in some cases old buildings are often overrated, while many new 
buildings are undervalued. Instead of money being spent on improving them, many old 
buildings should have been demolished, because they are not fit for purpose. Many people 
like them for nostalgic reasons, and there is no doubt that they are evocative of another era, 
but they are in many instances not very practical to work or live in. 
On the other hand, new buildings are generally cheaper to build and maintain than keeping 
old buildings. The costs involved in the latter arise because it is difficult sometimes to find 
the correct materials for renovation. It is also time-consuming to modernise them while at 
the same time keeping the original features. 
Some people dislike modem construction methods because they use a lot of glass and steel 
rather than old-fashioned materials such as bricks. Personally, 
I find certain modern skylines in cities like Doha in Qatar, Shanghai and New York, 
impressive and beautiful. Cities which don’t have modem buildings can seem rather 
melancholic and not as dazzling as some people feel. 
As we have seen, the construction of modern buildings is more worthwhile than 
maintaining older ones. 
In recent years, the lack of such soft skills as communication and working in teams has 
grown. This development is the result of various factors, which can have a negative impact 
on both employees and employers. 
A deficiency in soft skills is caused by various factors such as the current emphasis on 
computer-based work. 

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