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Why is art important to society?
Art expresses emotions and ideas that are hard to put into words. It also records history and gives people a shared experience through music, films or paintings.
Should governments spend money on the arts?
I think so, in moderate amounts. Artists need support, and cultural life makes a city more attractive, but health and education should come first.
Can creativity be taught?
To some extent. Techniques can be taught, and a supportive environment helps people feel free to experiment, but imagination also depends on personality and curiosity.
Do you think modern art is real art?
Often yes, although it can be hard to understand. If a work makes people think or feel something, I believe it has value, even if it does not look traditional.
Is it hard for artists to make a living?
Yes, many struggle because income is unstable. Only a few become famous, so most artists need another job or a patron to support their work.
Useful vocabulary
- express emotions — show feelings
- cultural life — arts and entertainment in a society
- funding — money provided for a purpose
- imagination — the ability to create ideas
- patron — someone who supports an artist financially
- unstable income — money that is not regular
- traditional — following old methods
Tips for this topic
- Give a reasoned opinion and then limit it.
- Use “to some extent” to show nuance.
- Mention forms of art: music, film, painting.
Study guides
How Is IELTS Scored in Speaking and Writing? Criteria, Weighting and Rounding
The short answer first, then the Speaking and Writing criteria tables, how Task 1 and Task 2 combine and how the overall band is rounded.
IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors Explained in Plain English
The IELTS Speaking test is marked on four criteria. Here is what each one means at bands 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, with short examples you can compare with your own answers.
IELTS Speaking Part 2: How Many Minutes to Speak (With a Practice Timer)
How long Part 2 lasts (1 minute to prepare, 1–2 minutes to speak), a practice timer, a four-step structure and a model answer.