张宇墨同学的课程学习报告

按课堂已讲方向整理的课后复习改进版：保留课堂确定的核心观点，即同意保护文化身份，但不同意把所有新建筑都建成传统风格；没有加入课堂外的新立场。

Some people believe that countries should protect their cultural identity by constructing all new buildings in a traditional style. I agree that cultural identity should be protected, but I do not think this method is practical or necessary.

Admittedly, traditional architecture can have cultural value. For visitors, buildings with local features may make a city more attractive and help tourism. For local people, these styles may also remind them of their history and traditions. However, this only shows that old buildings and some selected cultural areas should be protected. It does not mean that every new building should copy an old style.

The first problem is land use. In many modern cities, land is limited and the population is dense, so new buildings need to use space efficiently. Traditional low-rise styles may look beautiful, but they are often not suitable for places where many people need housing, offices, schools and hospitals. If a city forces all new buildings to follow old styles, it may waste valuable urban space.

Another problem is function. Modern buildings are designed for modern life. They need elevators, parking areas, heating and cooling systems, internet facilities and flexible indoor spaces. A building that only tries to look traditional may not meet these needs well. In this sense, appearance should not be more important than practical use.

Safety is also important. New buildings must meet modern safety standards, such as fire protection, earthquake resistance and strong structures. If designers focus too much on copying old forms, the result may become expensive, inefficient, or even awkward. It may look like a traditional building, but it may not have the real quality of historical architecture.

More importantly, cultural identity does not only come from the past. A city can also develop a new identity through modern architecture. For example, some cities are famous for high-rise buildings, mixed cultural styles or creative modern designs. These new features can also become part of the city’s culture over time.

Therefore, countries should protect their cultural identity, but the better solution is to preserve valuable old buildings and allow new buildings to serve modern needs. Forcing all new buildings to follow traditional styles is not a sensible way to protect culture.

IELTS Task 2 课后复习改进版 课堂没有逐字稿中的完整学生英文终稿；以上为按课堂已讲方向整理的改进版

Some people believe that countries should protect their cultural identity by constructing all new buildings in a traditional style. I agree that cultural identity should be protected, but I do not think this method is practical or necessary.

Admittedly, traditional architecture can have cultural value. For visitors, buildings with local features may make a city more attractive and help tourism. For local people, these styles may also remind them of their history and traditions. However, this only shows that old buildings and some selected cultural areas should be protected. It does not mean that every new building should copy an old style.

The first problem is land use. In many modern cities, land is limited and the population is dense, so new buildings need to use space efficiently. Traditional low-rise styles may look beautiful, but they are often not suitable for places where many people need housing, offices, schools and hospitals. If a city forces all new buildings to follow old styles, it may waste valuable urban space.

Another problem is function. Modern buildings are designed for modern life. They need elevators, parking areas, heating and cooling systems, internet facilities and flexible indoor spaces. A building that only tries to look traditional may not meet these needs well. In this sense, appearance should not be more important than practical use.

Safety is also important. New buildings must meet modern safety standards, such as fire protection, earthquake resistance and strong structures. If designers focus too much on copying old forms, the result may become expensive, inefficient, or even awkward. It may look like a traditional building, but it may not have the real quality of historical architecture.

More importantly, cultural identity does not only come from the past. A city can also develop a new identity through modern architecture. For example, some cities are famous for high-rise buildings, mixed cultural styles or creative modern designs. These new features can also become part of the city’s culture over time.

Therefore, countries should protect their cultural identity, but the better solution is to preserve valuable old buildings and allow new buildings to serve modern needs. Forcing all new buildings to follow traditional styles is not a sensible way to protect culture.