Sunday, July 20, 2003

The number of people living in cities around the world continues to grow. One consequence of this trend is that many historical buildings are torn down to make way for new constructions.


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The number of people living in cities around the world continues to grow. One consequence of this trend is that many historical buildings are torn down to make way for new constructions.


Discuss possible ways for cities to preserve their historical buildings. 

Writing Task 2 (250 words minimum)

The number of people living in cities around the world continues to grow. One consequence of this trend is that many historical buildings are torn down to make way for new constructions.

Discuss possible ways for cities to preserve their historical buildings.

Paragraph 1:
Background

Need to preserve historical buildings


Paragraph 2:
Why it’s important












Paragraph 3:
One way to preserve











Paragraph 4:
Another way






Paragraph 5:
Conclusion:
Why it’s important//
2 ways


Over the past few decades, more and more people have left rural areas to live in cities. This has resulted in a great deal of urban development in countries all over the world. On the positive side, urbanisation creates a lot of employment – particularly in the building sector. However, we need to manage this development properly so that cities do not lose their historical buildings.




The importance of preserving architectural heritage is easy to see. Cities around the world are defined by their landmark buildings. The Eiffel Tower, for example, is an unmistakable symbol of Paris and everyone recognises London’s Big Ben. My hometown, Brisbane, also has landmarks which give it identity. City Hall is a magnificent example of English Neo-Classical architecture and Brisbane is known for its distinctive residential buildings as well. These buildings, called Queenslanders, are wooden constructions built on stilts to catch the breeze in summer. This type of architecture is worth preserving because it distinguishes Brisbane from other Australian cities such as Sydney and Melbourne.







One way for cities to preserve their historical buildings is through legislation. In Australia, local governments are responsible for this. Brisbane City Council introduced heritage legislation in the 1980s to prevent the demolition of historically important buildings. Owners now need to get council approval before they can alter or knock down a building. As a result of this legislation, most of the older buildings in the CBD are still standing and Brisbane has preserved its history and identity. Other governments could adopt similar policies in order to protect their own architectural heritage.







Architecture tourism is another means by which historical buildings can be preserved. Thousands of tourists flock to Miami, Florida to see the Art-Deco buildings there. This kind of tourism increases people’s awareness of architecture and provides a financial incentive for maintaining historically significant buildings. Other cities could protect their own heritage by promoting architecture tourism.




In conclusion, historical buildings are important because they give a city identity and character. Heritage legislation and the promotion of architecture tourism can help cities preserve their architectural assets.
Word Count: 345
Questions
1. What is the purpose of paragraph 1?


2. What is the purpose of paragraph 2?


3. What is the topic sentence of paragraph 2?


4. What specific examples are given in paragraph 2?


5. What is the purpose of paragraph 3?


6. What is the topic sentence of paragraph 3?


7. What specific examples are given in paragraph 3?


8. What is the purpose of paragraph 4?


9. What is the topic sentence of paragraph 4?


10. What specific examples are given in paragraph 4?
Answers
1. What is the purpose of paragraph 1?

--To give background information and say that there is a need to preserve historical buildings

2. What is the purpose of paragraph 2?

--To describe why it's important to preserve historical buildings

3. What is the topic sentence of paragraph 2?

--Arguably the first two sentences both perform the function of introducing the topic. "The importance of preserving architectural heritage is easy to see. Cities around the world are defined by their landmark buildings."

4. What specific examples are given in paragraph 2?

--Eiffel Tower in Paris, Big Ben in London, City Hall in Brisbane, Queenslanders buildings in Brisbane

5. What is the purpose of paragraph 3?

--To describe one way to preserve the buildings

6. What is the topic sentence of paragraph 3?

--One way for cities to preserve their historical buildings is through legislation.

7. What specific examples are given in paragraph 3?

--Heritage legislation in Brisbane

8. What is the purpose of paragraph 4?

--To describe another way to preserve buildings

9. What is the topic sentence of paragraph 4?

--Architecture tourism is another means by which historical buildings can be preserved

10. What specific examples are given in paragraph 4?

--Art-Deco buildings in Miami Florida

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