Well, uh, I’m from a small town, uh, which is known as a French colony, one of the French colony. So I think the the last thing that I’ve renovated is a library. Uh, it was a great help uh, because the past library was way outdated because it’s a French colonial heritage, uh, changed to the library Uh, it’s a big building and, uh, but, uh, it had a lot of variety of, uh, books, but only conventional papers and books uh, there is no, uh, digital technologies. So I think if we, uh, it have improved the, uh, improved by in trolling the Wi Fi and computer systems so that people can, uh, get, uh, easier information if they are if they want to in computer and as well as can refer, uh, the materials in need And, also, they also make another, uh, innovations like, uh, improvement. Like, they have, uh, installed a cafeteria, which makes like, uh, which makes much easier for students to get relaxed. They doesn’t want to go out of the library and to have a tea or coffee. And, also, there is an area to meditate in that place. It I think it’s a very, a very innovative idea. Nowadays, people are having lot of stress. So everywhere is very busy and hustle and bustle. So we cannot just sit and come for a while. So, uh, we all know the library is the place that is more silence place. Silent place. So I think, uh, that place, there is a place to meditate is very important. And, uh, I think it was great, uh, idea from from the people who innovated it. And the library is improved a lot because the past library was only for the purpose of reading books, and most of the students will not go there. Uh, even though I didn’t go there, I’m also a person who likes to read and doesn’t like ebooks while coming to studying. But, um, I also know to go there because, uh, it was a little difficult. Uh, it was feels like so irritated and exhausted. They was there were, uh, not, like, cross ventilation. But everything is innovated and without, um, without, uh, making it, like,
Band 4+: Describe A Public Facility (e.g., A Museum, A Library) That Has Been Renovated And Improved. What the facility is When it was renovated and improve What has been renovated and improved And explain how you feel about it
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I'm from a small town that is known as a French colony. One of the last things that was renovated in our town was the library. The previous library was quite outdated due to its French colonial heritage. The renovation transformed it into a large building with a wide variety of books, but previously it only had traditional papers and books without any digital technologies. The improvements included the introduction of Wi-Fi and computer systems, making it easier for people to access information digitally and refer to materials they need. Additionally, they added a cafeteria, making it more convenient for students to relax without having to leave the library for tea or coffee. They also created a meditation area, which I believe is a very innovative idea considering the stress people face nowadays. The library used to be a quiet place, and having a designated area for meditation is crucial. Overall, I think these innovations were great ideas that have significantly enhanced the library. Previously, the library was mainly for reading books, and many students did not frequent it. Even though I personally prefer physical books over ebooks when studying, I found it challenging to visit the library before the renovation due to poor ventilation and discomfort. However, now everything has been modernized without compromising its essence.
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