Many people think that arts (painting and music) do not directly improve people's life, so the government should spend money on other important areas. Do you agree or disagree?
正确答案：
While the economy is booming in many countries, the funding for arts has been
decreasing. The main reason is that some people overly emphasize social services
such as medical care and education, but underestimate the intangible role of the
arts as they find it difficult to quantify their benefits.
If we were to judge something by its material value, social service surely
plays a more direct role in benefiting people’s life than the arts. For example,
education empowers people with knowledge and skills that make capable workers.
Improving healthcare system leads to better public health and better quality of
life. Tackling environmental issues can make the earth a better place for us to
live. If the taxpayers’ money is put into the development of infrastructure,
living standard would be increased.
However, these do not necessarily increase the happiness of people as they
are by nature emotionally connected to the world around them. That is to say the
quality of life does not solely depend on materialism.
Humans are emotional beings and need not only bread to eat but also roses to
enjoy. It is the arts that deal with the non-material aspects of life such as
passions, values and relationships which significantly influence people’s
feelings and judgments. The arts in many various forms have to do with human’s
inner feelings and value system which are ultimately central to people’s
behaviors. Another important benefit is that the arts inspire people to see
their world from a personal point of view which is usually very unique and
creative. And creativity and innovation is a crucial quality for an individual
to excel in society and make the best of their life. Other values of the arts
include relaxation and entertainment, safe way of channeling energy and passion,
enhancing understanding between cultures and races.
To conclude, the arts are as important as basic social services for humans,
although they benefit us in different ways. To maintain a healthy and robust
society, governments should offer financial support in all areas of society
including the arts.
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