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The government should spend more money on public facilities rather than on artists or artistic projects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Government sponsorship for arts is a controversial issue, especially when the state is confronted with budget problems. Those who object to public funds for arts believe that money should be diverted to the construction of public facilities. I am of the opinion that the government should take citizens’ benefits into consideration and adjust the spending on art or infrastructures accordingly. It is first important to realize that art is an essential component of cultural legacy, so the protection and development of art has important implications to cultural diversity. In terms of painting, for example, styles, genres, tool and materials differ from culture to culture. An art form is likely to disappear, if it is not well protected. Besides, some works of art such as graffiti, spark people’s imagination and provide them with a novel perspective to view the world. Art can develop a culture in which people pursue it as a hobby. Furthermore, public art boosts the appeal of the built environment, which is reflected in the diversity of architecture and landscaping. Despite the importance of art, public facilities deserve more of government spending than art. Citizens are more interested in the availability of public facilities, as water and electricity supply, schools, libraries and roads, which have a direct impact on their daily lives. By contrast, for most people, sculptures, paintings or operas are luxury items, which cannot bring any tangible benefit to them. Another reason is that the art can sometimes yield high returns and therefore succeed in receiving business sponsorship. This is particularly the case when the arts include music, movies, operas and creative arts. Therefore, it is pointless to support the use of public funds for this purpose, if basic facilities are underfunded. In the light of the facts outlined above, government investment in the arts is essential to cultural diversity, the development of personal hobbies and the visual appeal of the built environment. However, in those countries whose infrastructure is inadequate, government funding for the arts may have to be reduced.Instead of asking the government to bear the cost of higher education, students should pay tuition fees themselves. Do you agree or disagree?The government has long been the major funds of university education. Those people who support government spending on education think that some students do not enroll because of learning costs. My view is that students’ personal situations should be considered, before the government decides whether to offer free education.It is worth noting that university education is the key to closing/bridging the income gap. There are numerous students, especially those from low income families, who cannot afford educational expenses. For example, students who study law or medical science may spend many years in the university, making university education an expensive option to them. Because of financial constraints, people of low socio-economic status are at a disadvantage in terms of educational opportunities and career development. By contrast, children of higher socioeconomic status are more likely to advance their education and find well-paid jobs eventually. As a consequence, the widening income gap may add uncertainty to social stability. Higher participation rates in tertiary education are also vital to economic and social development, because productivity will be improved and citizens’ morals will be strengthened. Even though government sponsorship can inspire people to receive tertiary education, it can also cause the waste of public resources. Free education may be a reason why many students are reluctant to complete their courses and enter the workforce at the earliest date. It not only adds/imposes a burden on the country but also affects state funding for other sectors, such as primary and secondary education.Let alone students’ contribution allows universities to upgrade facilities and recruit well-qualified lecturers, both important to students’ academic achievement. To summarize, the government should provide financial support according to students’ needs to ensure that they have access to education. However, tuition fees are applicable to most students, especially those from middle to high income families, as it helps maintain the quality of tertiary education.Economic progress is one way to measure the success of one country, while some people think that there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Among these factors, do you think that any factor is more important than the others?The rapid growth of emerging economies has fuelled controversy over how to define successful countries. Regarding the distinguishing features of successful countries, people m。