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IELTS Essay: Public celebrations (national days, festivals) are held in many countries. So...

Prompt

Public celebrations (national days, festivals) are held in many countries. Some people say that these celebrations are a waste of money and we should spend money on more important things. Do you agree or disagree?

#public spending#government priorities#national celebrations#social value#opportunity cost

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 argues that celebrations are either wasteful or valuable with supporting reasoning, while Band 9 contextualizes spending within overall budgets, compares against other nations, and explains how celebrations deliver measurable social and economic returns (tourism, morale, unity).

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Key concepts in this essay

Opportunity cost of celebration spending versus other investments
Social and psychological benefits of collective celebrations (community cohesion, national identity)
Budget proportion and fiscal responsibility
Distinction between necessary costs (services, security) and discretionary spending (ceremonies, displays)

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Treating financial cost and social value as the only relevant factors, ignoring community identity benefits
Making absolute claims (celebrations are always wasteful/essential) without nuance
Failing to distinguish between celebration spending and investment in essential services

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