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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.Write about the following topic:

Governments spend huge amounts of money on arts. Some peoplefeel that this is justified, whereas others feel that this money can be

used for public health and education. Discuss both the views andgive your opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from yourown knowledge or experience.

You should write at least !0 words.

"t is necessary for governments to spend sufficient amount of moneyfor the

improvement and maintenance of public health and education# but allocatinga certain amount for arts is also important for the comprehensive

development of a nation. $ence# the money set apart by government for

arts should not be diverted and separate funds should be allocated for

improving the social conditions in the country.

%n the one hand# huge investments are re&uired for providing basic health

services and primary education for all sections of people. 'ome people fear

that large investments in establishing art galleries and preserving traditional

art forms can shift government(s focus from more serious social issues. )orexample# governments in many poor nations are not able to spend the

re&uired amount of money for the developing the educational and health

sectors# which is said to be the ma*or reason for their underdevelopment.

+hese governments# according to some# wastes large amounts of money for

the development of arts.

%n the other hand# downplaying the importance of arts in a country is like

neglecting the aesthetic# creative and emotional needs of the people. )or

example# dance# music# drama# painting and similar arts have great

importance in the cultural development of the people. ,llocation of funds in

these areas by governments can also boost the economic development of

the country. -any people make a living by becoming the exponents of these

art forms. -oreover# preserving and maintaining the cultural traditions of

the country through arts can attract tourists from all over the world. ,part

from their economic and educational pursuits# man finds great fulfillment in

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life by spending time for arts# which can satisfy his emotional needs.

"n conclusion# spending money for both arts# and educational and health

needs are e&ually important and therefore ignoring either of the sectors is

not desirable.