Questions 16-20. Read the text and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
What is the importance of preserving cultural heritage?
The cultural heritage and its history show the identity and values of a country, which can be introduced to the world. Therefore, it is important to preserve cultural heritage such as historical sites, buildings, landmarks and even monuments. Another reason for preserving one's heritage and culture is that traditional values and customs should be passed down from one generation to the next. The value of this is very important for not only the minority groups but also the bigger nations.
So, what can we do to help preserve cultural heritage?
It simply starts with raising young people's awareness. A nation is able to preserve their cultural heritage through education. The future generation should be taught and encouraged to learn about the importance of the cultural heritage at school. In the modern world, social media also plays an extremely important role in creating awareness and building an appreciation towards the local culture and traditions.
Besides, we should control local tourism and avoid its negative effects although it also helps us to introduce our cultural heritage. Each tourism destination should identify an acceptable level of travelers. This also helps to prevent overcrowding and creates a better visitor experience.
We should begin to take an active role in conserving our cultural assets for future generations.
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