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IELTS Essay: Government funding should be used to support sports and the arts in school ra...

Prompt

Government funding should be used to support sports and the arts in school rather than professional sports and arts for the general public. To what extent do you agree or disagree

#public funding#education priorities#sports and arts in schools#professional sports/arts funding#cultural development#youth engagement

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 argues schools deserve more funding; Band 9 explains WHY: schools develop future professionals AND serve broader populations who won't pursue elite careers, demonstrating superior ROI on social outcomes

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Key concepts in this essay

foundational education vs professional excellence
social mobility through arts/sports
engagement and student mental health
cultural literacy and national identity
sustainability of professional sectors

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Not clarifying what 'school' support means (curriculum, after-school programs, facilities) vs what professional support means
Ignoring that school sports/arts serve educational goals different from professional entertainment
Using elitist arguments ('schools should focus on academics') without considering sports/arts' pedagogical value

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