Successful movies and TV programs make huge amounts of money, and so do the performers who appear in them. A few big hits can make a rock musician a millionaire in a very short time. High art, however, has serious financial problems. It costs more to put on an opera, concert or ballet than the sale of tickets can bring in. Men and women interested in high art are always being asked to give money to make future performances possible. Small government subsidies have also helped to support the arts in the last few years.
THIS IS THE END OF LISTENING COMPREHENSION.
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