170 ielts essay samples

should
prioritize their spending carefully, but they 
should also 
allocate some of their budget for art. It is part of their duty to society and to future 
generations. 
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Sample 2 :
Throughout the ages, man has tried to create beauty through painting, music, sculpture 
and other artistic expression. It seems to be a basic need of humans to surround 
themselves with art. However some people feel that government money spent on art is 
wasted, particularly when there are so many other demands on it. This essay will examine 
the conflict between those who say art is important and those who feel it is a waste of 
money. 
It can be wrong for governments to spend large sums of money on art. Too often, 
governments spend unwisely. They spend money on art not because a picture is good or 
a museum is needed, but for political reasons. Cities end up with huge statues or empty 
expensive buildings that are used only by a few people or the elite. Another point is that 
the artworks are often chosen to represent social or political rather than artistic ideas. The 
city gets yet another statue of the leader or an ugly monument to national aspirations. A 
third point is that governments often respond to fashions, and tastes in art can change 
very rapidly. Without careful advice an expensive collection of worthless paintings or 
tasteless productions can be the result. 

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However, it would be wrong to say that governments should not spend any money at all 
on art. Painters, musicians, and composers cannot survive without financial support. Rich 
people or large companies do finance art, but then it is often inaccessible to ordinary 
people. Governments have a duty to make this art available to everyone. However, the 
most important reason why governments should support the arts is because an 
appreciation of art is one of the things that makes life worthwhile. Humans do not need 
just shelter and food. Creative people have always tried to look at things in a new way 
and to make the world a better place through painting, music, poetry, calligraphy, 
sculpture, dance, and numerous other forms of expression. While art may not make us 
immortal, it does make the world a richer place for future generations. 
In conclusion, although people do need to be provided with the necessities of life, such as 
housing and medical care, governments also have a duty to provide their citizens with 
something more. They should make sure that they pass on beauty, ideas and expression 
to the next generation and make art available to all instead of being the possession of 
only the few. I firmly believe that spending money on art is a vital part of a government's 
responsibility, and I am confident that my country will be able to contribute its share to the 
richness of the world's art and creativity. (447 words)