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Art is essential for people and society but they are often overlooked and poorly funded. Some think that the government should pay for those art projects, and of course, observe precisely how those funds are being spent and on what type of projects it is being used. How far do you agree with this opinion?

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Nowadays creative projects have become very expensive and can not bring pay-off to their authors. Some people think that the government should pay for those projects and of course, observe precisely how those funds are being spent and on what type of projects it is being used.
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Art has been a vital part of human civilization since the beginning of time. However, despite its significance, art is often neglected and inadequately funded.
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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 or disagree?

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Government·Public spending·Arts

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

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Arts·Government·Public spending

The government spends about £220 million a year supporting museums and galleries in the UK, and a similar amount subsiding the visual and performing arts. This is a huge sum to spend on minority interests and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to the people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them. What are your views on this issue?

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Arts·Government·Public spending

Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to continue with their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Arts·Government·Public spending

Creative artists like painter and musicians should be financially supported by the government. However, some people disagree with this and say that those artists should support their own financing or should be funded by alternative sources. Which viewpoint do you support?

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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 or disagree?

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

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Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to continue with their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Creative artists like painter and musicians should be financially supported by the government. However, some people disagree with this and say that those artists should support their own financing or should be funded by alternative sources. Which viewpoint do you support?

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