托福写作语料·第31期 | 小众艺术话题

这里艺术话题是今年频繁出现的一个小话题。分析起来容易写得抽象，难度比较大。以前虽然也考，不过一般是作为选择的对象，我们可以轻易避开。但是已经变成了一个直接讨论对象。所以老师特意搜寻了相关的语料，帮助大家写作。

9月1日 真题:

艺术对一个城市发展来说是否是必须品？

9.14日真题：

你认为什么是effective way 让young adults（18-25）了解/参与traditional music?

7.6日真题：

Government provides funding for young adults to learn culture and art？

9.22日真题：

We've been discussing government budgets and the difficult decisions governments must make regarding the use of public funds. Some services are clearly essential and must be paid for by any government.But what about public funding of the arts? Do you believe that governments should provide financial support to artists-for example, painters, sculptors, musicians, or filmmakers? Why or why not?

艺术话题

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一. 艺术对社会影响

Art is often viewed as a luxury rather than a necessity. However, integrating art into urban development can drive economic growth, enhance community well-being, and improve the city’s cultural landscape.

艺术常被视为奢侈品而非必需品。然而，将艺术融入城市发展可以推动经济增长、增强社区福祉，并改善城市的文化景观。

(1). 经济增长：

Art attracts tourists, creates jobs, and fosters local businesses. For example, cities like Paris and New Yorkleverage their art scenes to boost tourism and local economies.

艺术能吸引游客、创造就业机会、并促进当地业务发展。例如，巴黎和纽约等城市利用其艺术场景来增强旅游业和当地经济。

2. 社区福祉：

Public art and community projects enhance the quality of life by promoting social interaction and civic pride. The transformation of the High Line in New York into an art-filled park space is a prime example.

公共艺术和社区项目通过促进社交互动和市民自豪感来提高生活质量。纽约高线公园的艺术化改造就是一个典型例子。

(3). 文化认同：

Art preserves and promotes a city’s heritage and identity. Cities like Kyoto are known for maintaining their traditional arts, which strengthens community ties and historical continuity.

艺术保留并推广城市的遗产和身份。如京都市以维护其传统艺术而闻名，这强化了社区联系和历史连续性。

二. 年轻人和传统音乐/艺术

Engaging young adults in traditional music can bridge the gap between generations and preserve cultural heritage. The key is making the experience relevant and exciting.

让年轻人参与传统音乐可以弥合代际间的差距并保存文化遗产。关键是创作是有密切联系和令人激动地体验。

1. 整合现代科技

Using modern technology like apps and social media to make traditional music accessible and engaging. For example, creating playlists on Spotify that blend traditional and contemporary music.

利用现代技术如应用程序和社交媒体使传统音乐易于接触和参与。例如，在Spotify上创建将传统音乐与当代音乐混合的播放列表。

2.音乐节和现场活动Festivals and Live Events:

Encouraging attendance and participation in music festivals that feature traditional music performances, offering a vibrant and communal experience.

鼓励参加以传统音乐表演为特色的音乐节，提供生动的社区体验。

三.政府和艺术，艺术家

The allocation of government budgets always stirs debate, particularly when it concerns sectors like the arts, which some may view as non-essential. However, public funding for artists is crucial for cultural preservation and economic enhancement.

政府预算的分配总是引起争论，特别是当它涉及到艺术这样一些可能被视为非必需的部门时。然而，为艺术家提供公共资金对于文化保存和经济增强至关重要。

1. 政府资助艺术教育Subsidized Education Programs:

Offering scholarships and grants for students to attend courses or universities specializing in arts and culture. For example, the “Art Futures” program in the UK provides funding for art students.

为学生提供奖学金和资助，让他们参加专门从事艺术和文化的课程或大学。例如，英国的“艺术未来”计划为艺术学生提供资金。

2. 资助艺术家有利于文化保存:

Artistic endeavors are fundamental to maintaining a society’s cultural heritage.Funding artists ensures that traditions and artistic expressions are kept alive, much like Italy supports its classical music and opera scenes, which are integral to its cultural identity.

在艺术方面的活动是维护社会文化遗产的基础。资助艺术家确保传统和艺术表达得以保持，就像意大利支持其古典音乐和歌剧场景一样，这是其文化身份的一部分。