Hello, hello and welcome into ILD speaking part three.

We're talking about buildings.

Ooh, what an interesting topic, dear listener.

How are you doing buildings architecture?

Exciting.

Rory, is it exciting for you? I think so. I had fun time talking about

the Eiffel Tower.

What types of buildings are popular in your country? I suppose it depends on what the purpose is.

Lots of people live in apartment blocks and tenements and they work in similar high-rise buildings,

but I'm not sure that makes them popular, since some of them are rather poorly built and designed.

Most people probably aspire to live in quiet cottages and detached houses in the countryside or the suburbs,

since they're, well, usually quieter and tend to have more space and better construction.

Is it worth spending a lot of money on the exterior appearance of a building?

Well, if it's falling to pieces or it's in a per condition, then yes.

Since, well, that can be a sign the thing might collapse or put people off living there.

I suppose if it's just some slight superficial damage or just regular wear and tear on the facade, though, that could be quite endearing. Some people

might say that gives the building's character. Why do people like to visit historical

buildings and sites? I think the most obvious answer is the history behind them sort of draws people

in. People often talk about a different atmosphere in places like that or a connection to them,

and they might be right, assuming they're not total tourist traps that are completely devoid of any of the

value they might have once had. Is it more important for a building to look good on the outside or on the

inside? Again, surely that depends on what it's for.

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