IELTS Academic Writing task 2: Arts spending

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Government investment in the arts, such as music and theater, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead.

To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
You should write at least 250 words.

Sample essay:

It has been argued by many that it is much better for governments to spend money on public services than in music and arts. This essay disagrees on the idea that investing in the arts is a profitless activity.

It is a well-known fact that a government’s interest is to serve its constituents. As such, most people believe that the only service the government should provide is only of the interest of the citizens, therefore, public service. However, this idea has been misunderstood by most individuals. For them, public service is synonymous to assistance in things like safety and security, employment, education, and urbanization, to name a few, that financing in the arts has often been overlooked if not totally dismissed. This should not be the case.

The arts, as minor as it may seem, can contribute to a lot of things. To mention some, consider tourism and employment. Countries that are renowned for their arts like France, Japan, and the United Kingdom are always flocked by locals and tourists alike. A nation that has a high rate of visitors generate a high income. This also results in a boost in their employment rate. As places become more and more popular, local businesses experience a rise in recognition as well as demand for any kind of product or service they provide to their customers. When demand goes up, so too should be the supply. In other words, businesses, whether small or big, would need to hire more workers to keep up with the demand.

In conclusion, a country’s administration should allot a good amount of money to fund in the arts for it helps to preserve the country’s culture and also improves the country’s economy.

Word Count: 285

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