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What is the main purpose of the text?

• To describe the process of historic preservation

• To explain the consequences of demolishing old buildings

• To compare traditional and modern buildings

•  To argue in favour of historic preservation

What do the examples from Dubai and Bahrain demonstrate?

• The importance of preserving traditional buildings

• The success of adaptive reuse projects

• The economic benefits of renovating old buildings

• The appeal of shopping centres for tourists

What is a barjeel?

• A traditional window screen

• A type of air conditioning system

• A type of wind tower

• An ancient form of architecture

What is an argument in favour of historic preservation?

• It is not expensive to renovate existing structures.

• It is important to maintain cultural identity.

• It can create jobs in the construction industry.

• It draws tourists and international visitors.

What is the main point of the text?

• New construction is better than historic preservation.

• Adaptive reuse projects are expensive.

• Shopping centres are a popular tourist attraction.

• Historic preservation is important for economic and cultural reasons.

What is the author trying to persuade his readers to do?

• provide money to renovate old buildings.

• support the preservation of historical buildings.

• help him to stop all the new construction in the city.

• to design new buildings in every neighborhood.

The author says the consequence of not accepting his argument is ______ our past.

What reason does the author give for the value of historic preservation?

• Preservation makes economic sense

• preservation provides new employment

• Historic building are more beautiful than new ones.

• renovated buildings can provide much needed housing.