Overall, I disagree with the opinion expressed. I would like to begin by pointing out that 'traditional skills and ways of life' are not automatically of one country, but of a culture or community.

In many ways, the history ot civilisation is the history of technology: from the discovery of fire to the invention of the wheel to the development of the Internet, we have been moving on from previous ways of doing things. Some technologies, such as weapons of mass destruction, are of negative impact. Others, such as medical advances, positively help people to live better or longer, and so very much help traditional ways of life. Surely, few people would seek to preserve such traditions as living in caves!

Interestingly, technology can positively contribute to the keeping alive of traditional skills and ways of life. For example, the populations of some islands are too small to have normal schools. Rather than breaking up tamilies by sending children to the mainland, education authorities have been able to use the Internet to deliver schooling online.. In addition, the Internet, and modern refrigeration techniques, are being used to keep alive the traditional skills of producing salmon; it can now be ordered from, and delivered to, anywhere in the world.

In conclusion, without suggesting that a// technology is necessarily good, I think it is by no means 'pointless’, in any may, to try to keep traditions alive with technology. We should not ignore technology, because it can be our friend and support our way of life.

Some citizens assert that the government should support the arts with taxpayer’s money. Other denizens claim that wasting amount of money isn’t preferable behaviour. However, there are numerous advantages and disadvantages to using the money in the art.

First of all, I believe that the benefits of spending taxpayer’s money on painting are countless. For instance, this is an excellent method to preserve Taiwanese culture. If the government concerned about the art, the artistic level would be great breakthroughs and progress. Hence, Artists from all over the world will discover that Taiwan’s artistic standard like fashion, movies and books is perfect.

Secondly, there is another advantages of sustaining art of own country. For example, a little investment can generate a lot of economic benefit. If the government concentrate on the arts, there would be successful to gain more benefits. Because of this, they can decide to improve traffic and create cities. This action not only help to acquire economic benefits, but merely pride for our country.

On the other hand, disadvantages are no less than advantages. To illustrate, making Taiwanese art to be more popular is extremely difficult. Therefore, the government should not waste to focus on the art. Nevertheless, they can use the money from residents to rebuild infrastructure. As the result, inhabitants will feel that life has become more convenient.

In conclusion, there are several pros and cons to spend taxpayer’s money on the arts. I contend that the government should sustain with Taiwanese arts. The reason is that this will not let the traditions of Taiwan disappear. Moreover, a little investment can boost the economy.

Positive	Negative
culture movies / books / fuming / fashion a little investment can generate a lot of economic benefit pride for our country	Hospitals Education Infrastructure if no one wants to buy the art it is because it is not good.