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It is important that we maintain and protect the beautiful buildings of the past, even if it is expensive for countries to do so. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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It is often pointed out that historical buildings are valuable treasures for a country and should be preserved even if the government needs to spend hefty amounts on them. I completely agree with this viewpoint, and my position is outlined in this essay.
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The government and individuals are spending too much money on national celebrations like the new year or festivals. Do you agree or disagree?

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Opinion Essay Task 2

Public spending·Government·Culture

Governments spend a lot of money on public celebrations such as national holidays and public festivals. Some people say that the government spends too much on this and that they should use this money on other useful things. Do you agree or disagree?

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Public spending·Culture·Government

In many countries, too much money was spent by the government and individuals on national celebrations such as New Year and religious festivals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Entertainment·Culture·Public spending

Many people prefer to watch foreign films than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?

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Entertainment·Culture·Public spending

Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?

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It is important that we maintain and protect the beautiful buildings of the past, even if it is expensive for countries to do so. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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The government and individuals are spending too much money on national celebrations like the new year or festivals. Do you agree or disagree?

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Governments spend a lot of money on public celebrations such as national holidays and public festivals. Some people say that the government spends too much on this and that they should use this money on other useful things. Do you agree or disagree?

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In many countries, too much money was spent by the government and individuals on national celebrations such as New Year and religious festivals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Many people prefer to watch foreign films than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?

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Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?

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