In many countries, governments spemd large amounts of money on the arts and this is supported by some taxpayers as worthwhile. Others, however think that this money would be better spent on health and education. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these opinions? Discuss, based on your knowledge and experience.

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It's argued that governments spend
huge
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amount
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of
money
on
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art
with
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getting help from taxpayers,
while
the
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society and
people
believe it's much better to spend
this
money
on
education
and
helth
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health
.
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it
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totally
agree
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that
education
and health are important more than
art
. Developing good
facility
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for treatment will make
people
happier. both views will be discussed in
this
essay. On the one hand, each
government
responsible
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for
their
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own
people
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their
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responsibility to develop
the
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supportive facilities,
such
as
,
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hospitals, police stations, schools and
other important facility
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for
the
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society. When the
government
decide to spend and focus on
art
,
people
will not be sure of the
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capability to manage their
country
in the right way.
For instance
, the UK
government
spend only 20% of the
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money
on
art
, they decide that most of
money
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will go
for
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society
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development.
therefore
, we can see now the result of
this
good decision reflected in many ways on
people
and the
country
.
On the other hand
,
art
and
such
as
these thing
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should not
be consider
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as an important staff and we can't compare them at all with hospitals and
education
.
People
are right when
the
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demand the
government
to spend more and to cut that payment of
art
and
directed
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to
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other important things.
Education
is one of the most important
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in each
country
, and if you want to see how
is
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the
country
successed
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succeed
succeeded
see their
education
, schools and universities.
Best
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example of
this
is Saudi
arabia
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,
the
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focus
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on
education
and health more than
art
. And they can be
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as an example. In conclusion, spending
government
money
on
art
even if it's supported by the taxpayers not equal and not important
such
as spending
money
on schools,
university
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universities
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and the health of the
people
.
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coherence cohesion
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coherence cohesion
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supported main points
Develop main points with more detailed supporting arguments and examples. For instance, you mentioned the UK's spending, but more detailed data or examples would strengthen your point.
clear comprehensive ideas
Clarify and elaborate points further for a comprehensive discussion. For instance, the section on Saudi Arabia could be expanded to explain how its focus on education and health has led to its success.
task achievement
The essay provides a clear opinion and supports it with a relevant argument about the importance of health and education over arts.
task achievement
You included specific examples like the UK and Saudi Arabia, which support your argument effectively.
introduction conclusion present
Your conclusion succinctly reinforces the essay’s stance and summarizes your argument effectively.

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