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Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists including painters, musicians and poets. However, other people think that this is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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With the development of modern society, there has been a heated discussion about whether governments should offer financial support to all kinds of artists, including painters, musicians and poets. This essay will discuss both sides of the argument and explain why I think this support can be reasonable if planned properly.
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Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Task 2 · Discussion essays

Discussion Essay Task 2

Arts·Public spending·Government

Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists including painters, musicians, poets. However, other people think that is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Task 2 · Opinion essays

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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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Task 2 · Opinion essays

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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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Task 2 · Opinion essays

Opinion Essay Task 2

Arts·Government·Public spending

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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Most writers of fiction do not earn enough money to live from their writing. Do you think the government should give them financial assistance to help encourage good literature? - You should

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Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists including painters, musicians and poets. However, other people think that this is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Some people think that governments should give financial support to creative artists such as painters and musicians. Others believe that creative artists should be funded by alternative sources. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Some people think that the government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists including painters, musicians, poets. However, other people think that is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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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 writers of fiction do not earn enough money to live from their writing. Do you think the government should give them financial assistance to help encourage good literature? - You should

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