Essay

Your class has attended a panel discussion on preserving local culture. You have made the notes below. Which aspect of local culture should governments do most to protect? Notes • traditional crafts • regional languages • historic buildings Some opinions expressed in the discussion: "Old buildings are what make a town worth visiting." "Once the last speaker dies, a language is gone for ever." "Nobody will pay for handmade goods when factory-made ones are cheaper." Write an essay discussing two of the points in your notes. You should explain which aspect of local culture is more important to protect, giving reasons in support of your answer. You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as possible. Write your essay in 220–260 words.