托福独立写作题目：

The government should support artists or should artists support themselves.

Introduction:

First of all, financial support to artists would enable current artists to contribute more to our society.

主题句：

扩展支持艺术利一：有利于艺术繁荣。

It is not uncommon in history that great artists were barricaded by financial problems or even gave up their callings eventually due to their pennilessness like Van Gogh and great Chinese painter Baishi Qi. Since artistic creation is a tedious and long-term process without tangible rewards, most artists might find it hard to afford their own living.

背景信息：

为什么作者会提出此分论点？历史上很多伟大的艺术家都因穷困放弃艺术。

If governments, at this point, assumed the responsibility to support artists, these talented and creative people would no doubt accomplish more truly innovative artistic works. After all, in order to devote their heart and soul to the pursuit of their real interest, people should first have the ability to support their basic necessities of life.
解释主题句：

写完背景，引入段落最重要的环节—解释主题句：政府若能资助艺术家，他们就能创造出更多伟大的艺术作品。毕竟，温饱是追求理想的前提。

The United States movie industry is a great case in point. Due to the effective financial support given by the U.S. government, movie industry in this country is booming. Based on the subsidy offered by governments, filmmakers here are free and bold to explore every possibility. They can just let their wild imagination surge and their creative ideas spark. So, there is no wonder that people around the globe are willing to go to movie to appreciate the great and inspired films made by these innovative movie directors.

举例论证：

作者用美国政府对于电影业的支持细化前方逻辑链：What kinds of specific support do governments give to artist?à How flourishing is art?

Body paragraph 2

Combining the two advantages mentioned in the passage above, supporting art can not only encourage artists to be more committed to their cause, but also benefit the nation as a whole. Thus, it is wise for governments to support art development.

重述观点：

总结分论点并且重述观点。