Topic 11: Some people argue that the government should spend money only on medical

care and education but not on theatres or sport stadiums. Do you agree or disagree ?
) break the cycle of poverty ) ;( remain poor throughout their lifespan and even across generations ; (
) improve productivity ) ,( prosperity ) :( have far-reaching effects ;(
) high quality and availability of health case ) ( win the loyalty ,( ) productive and skilled workers ) ;(
render assistance to the disabled, retired and disadvantaged ) ;( improve health ;(
) privately financed ,(
) spiritual needs ) ,( enrich one's cultural life ,( ) a sign of a civilied city ;(
Where public money goes is an issue of broad interest to the general public. Some people
advocate that the government should fund the sectors that bring tangible and immediate
benefits to the public, such as medical care and educational systems, while opponents suggest
that those large urban developments, such as stadiums and theatres, are worth government
funding, In my opinion, the possibility remains that the two opinions can be reconciled and the
government can coordinate budgeting to meet the needs of both .
Medical care is essential to the economic and social well-being of a country, particularly
of an underdeveloped country. Both empirical knowledge and academic research suggest that
making education available throughout a country and eliminating illiteracy can pave the way
for economic development. By receiving education, children from impoverished families can
shake of poverty, climb high in the social ladder and live better off, ducation also allows
citi!ens to secure employment and earn regular income, thereby maintaining or improving
their standard of living. "or a country as a whole, education is linked to skilled workforce and
to high productivity, affecting both resource use and national output .
#overnment interference in healthcare and medical services is also highly recommended.
$vailability of affordable medical service is a mark of the social and economic development
of a country. By providing the needy people with medical service, a country can inspire the
loyalty of citi!ens .
%eople feel assured living and working in a country where they can be given medical
service when unemployed, sick, in&ured or retired. By comparison, if they cannot afford the
high cost of visiting the clinic, hospitali!ation, or buying drugs, they are less likely to en&oy
their living. Social solidarity will eventually suffer .
$lthough education and medical services are fundamental to the stability and
development of a country, it is not to say that theatres or sport stadiums have no redeeming
feature! In the hierarchy of human needs, those needs for food, shelter and health are among
the basic. $fter these targets are attained, people turn to higher aspirations, entertainment and
recreation. 'eisure facilities like stadiums and cinemas satisfy people(s needs in these fields. $
game between one(s motherland and a visiting country can raise people(s sense of national
pride and ethnical unity. )he cinema brings artistic pleasure to everyone .
)o draw a conclusion, the decision to finance theatres or sport stadiums depends on the
financial situation of a country. When an economy comes to maturity, the launch of
recreational and entertainment pro&ects of this kind is reasonable .
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