Some people think that the government is wasting money on the arts and this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with this view?

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In recent times, some individuals believe that the government spend too much
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on the
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and
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money
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can be utilized in a different way. I completely agree with
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view and do not support the unnecessary expenditure on the
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with, there are many other places
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money
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can be spent,
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as education, infrastructure, social services etc.
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the most effective way would be to spend on
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.
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is because I believe that
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is one of the most neglected sectors in many parts of the world and the public’s health is suffering because of
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.
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, in the UK, many
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professionals
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as junior doctors, are underpaid despite their hard work and commitment to their job.
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expenditure should be
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a higher priority as opposed to the
arts
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. Now others would argue that spending on the
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allow
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for more creativity and inspire people to think ‘outside the box’.
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may aid in preserving a country’s culture as there is a lot of history connected with the
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. Unfortunately, spending on the
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is of no use if the future students are not healthy and are not able to be as creative as they can. Because of
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, it still would not be a good idea. In conclusion, it is true that the
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should be spent
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, in my
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healthcare
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and should not be spent on the
arts
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. The
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is
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a fascinating area to invest in and
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important across all countries but not
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the detriment of one’s health.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • enriching society
  • promoting cultural understanding
  • development of talent
  • creative industries
  • economic benefits
  • generate revenue
  • cultural heritage
  • identity
  • prioritize spending
  • needs of the majority
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