Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Task Response
Your essay, while structured with an introduction, two main paragraphs, and a conclusion, presents a mix of ideas that somewhat deviate from the core topic posed by the prompt. This has led to a score of 6/9 in coherence and cohesion and 5/9 in task achievement due to the off-topic nature of the essay, which was supposed to address the prospects of government investment in the arts versus public services, not the comparison between urban and rural living.
Coherence and Cohesion
To improve your score in coherence and cohesion, focus on clearly connecting your ideas and paragraphs with transition words and phrases that reflect the progression of your argument. Ensure each paragraph has a clear main idea and that all sentences within it support that main idea. In this essay, make sure that the provided examples align with the topic in question - government investment priorities.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • cultural enrichment
  • expression of creativity
  • promote diversity
  • enhance social cohesion
  • boost tourism
  • job creation
  • stimulate economic growth
  • improve quality of life
  • essential services
  • maintenance and development
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