IELTS-Task-2 (opinion) Some people think that the government is wasting money on arts and this money could be better spent elsewhere. To what extent do you agree with this view? The government’s role is very wide when it comes to public spending; It has a lot of responsibility to spend money wisely for the betterment of its citizens. So, spending on arts is a waste as it does not directly affect the well being of ordinary citizens, whereas spending money on public healthcare and education can directly improve the lives of ordinary people, and in this essay, I will support my view with examples. One of the most significant public sectors, where government can allocate more money, is healthcare. Most of the people nowadays suffering from many diseases, and they do not get much needed proper medical treatment because of lack of hospitals; as a result, people are dying. If this sector gets more funds from authorities then it would be possible to build more hospitals, and this will improve the livelihood of people. Education is another most important thing for human beings, which can lead them to enrich individuals quality of life. Education helps to build people’s cognitive skills as well as they will succeed towards their professional life so in that case the government should spend more money on education; Furthermore, road and highways or building infrastructure would be better option for public spending, and these kind of investment will improve the wealth of a nation. To conclude, it is far better for a government to invest money in the above fields like education, healthcare and infrastructure rather than spending on the arts as it would benefit a country and its people more.