Some people argue that art, such as paintings and music are a waste of money and and the government should spend this money on pubic service To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Some people think that
arts
like paintings and music are a waste of money for the
government
and the
government
should spend
this
money on public services . I disagree with
this
opinion and I'm going to provide my idea with examples in the next paragraph . I think that
arts
can add to the
government
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government's
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salary by putting
that
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that art
those arts
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arts
like paintings in the museum and
make
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making
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an
intrence
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entrance
inference
fee for the museum
also
that paintings in the future
is
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going to be from the
government
heritage and it's going to add a lot to the country
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, for example,
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for example
the Mona Lisa everybody
travel
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only to see the Mona Lisa and take pictures with it .
Also
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I think that some people love
arts
so by not allowing them to see
that
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that art
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arts
In
conclusion
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conclusion,
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I think that
arts
can add a lot
for
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the
government
and the community
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Coherence and Cohesion
Your introduction is brief and lacks detail. It would be beneficial to provide more context about why some people think art is a waste of money before stating your disagreement.
Coherence and Cohesion
Ensure each paragraph focuses on one main idea to improve logical structure. For example, you can separate financial benefits and cultural significance into distinct paragraphs.
Task Achievement
Your argument about the financial benefits of art needs more specific examples and data to be more convincing. Try to provide statistics or case studies.
Coherence and Cohesion
Your conclusion is too brief. Summarize the main points from the body paragraphs and restate your opinion more comprehensively.
Task Achievement
Expand on your second point about people who love art. Explain the emotional and social benefits in greater detail.
Task Achievement
You have a clear position and have attempted to support it with examples. This is good practice.
Coherence and Cohesion
Your essay has an introduction and conclusion, which shows an understanding of essay structure.

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  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • preservation
  • vital
  • essential components
  • fostering
  • continuity
  • economic benefits
  • job creation
  • psychological benefits
  • stress reduction
  • promote creativity
  • enhancement
  • balanced approach
  • complements
  • innovation
  • crucial skills
  • government investment
  • societal role
  • tourists
  • local spending
  • public services
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