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As our living conditions are highly improved in modern society, we pay more attention to arts and athletics than we did before. Considering this situation, someone suggests spending more money in support of the arts than athletics. In fact, the proposal is unwise.

Indeed, arts worth enormous consideration. Masterpieces can improve people’s aesthetic ability through appreciating pictures or sculptures. If suppose a government spends money in the arts by constructing art museums or establishing new art institutions which could attract specialists in arts and cultivate new artists; In that case, the country will be of massive significance in the field of art.

However, although art benefits countries and citizens, the advantage is limited, since athletics can profit all the citizens in a better way. Citizens will be inspired watching their Olympic teams win the trophy. This inspiration will serve as motivation, encouraging them to do daily exercise. Taking part in exercises is of great importance. People will keep fit for themselves, and be more efficient in working, thus, making a greater contribution to society as well. To realize this goal, putting money to support Olympic teams is a fundamental step.

Furthermore, athletic is of greater commercial influence than art; As a result, supporting an athletic team will make profound profit for the whole country. Since athletic teams have the chance to attend live games, people have opportunities to enjoy their performance. The team members will become well-known stars once winning the champion in an influential competition. After gaining reputation, the team will become a national icon, attracting advertisements and even bringing more profound profit. On the contrary, art is hard to live, making it harder to be more prevailing than athletic. Additionally, art sometimes seems untouchable to those who are not well educated, which contributes to its hardness of being popular.

In a nutshell, although art is significant, spending more money in support of the arts than athletics is unwise.