中澳移民留学

Question: It is important for the governments to provide money to things that are beautiful and not 

just for things that are practical. 

 sample answer： 

 There is no doubt that modern technology has brought with it tremendous improvements in the way we 

 live. Accompanied with such improvements, however, are the changes in people’s attitudes and values 

 towards the world. One significant change is that people nowadays increasingly value things that are 

 material, practical and functional, rather than things that are beautiful, spiritual or purely aesthetical. I 

 think this is an unfortunate trend and that the government can reverse it by investing money in arts as 

 well as in the look of the city. 

 By spending money in the arts, such as subsidizing artists and financing art projects, the government is 

 creating a society full of vitality, creativity and free expression. 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. Furthermore, access to the 

 arts also makes the young aware of their national heritage and helps to enhance their national identity 

 and thus patriotism. 

 Another area which is in urgent need of government funding is the improvement of a city’s look. City 

 construction in many countries is characterized by careless planning. When there is a conflict, beauty 

 always gives way to functionality. A typical example is many CBD(central business district) areas in 

 big cities. Often you see sky-rocketing buildings clustered in a densely populated area. Here, fresh air 

 and green space is a luxury. People seem to be used to this, but is this “cement forest”, with its 

 countless buildings and facilities that are by all means practical, really an advancement in human 

 civilization? 

 Therefore, I think that increased government funding for the arts, as well as for making our cities, 

 towns, and countryside more beautiful will inspire more people to spend more time enjoying nature and 

 remind us all to make use of and appreciate the priceless blessing of our beautiful land.