It's generally believed that success in fields such as art and sport can only be achieved if a person has natural talent. However, it's sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or artist. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

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It appears that the only person who was born with talent can succeed in fields,
such
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as art and sport.
In contrast
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, some people believe that any child can become accomplished and skilful athletes or artists as long as they have the right guidance and work hard. In
this
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essay, I will discuss both points of views before giving my own opinions. People who receive a natural gift to have certain abilities often fulfil their goals with less difficulties than others. Their talent
make
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makes
them excellent in the way they do the things, while their passion drives them to a huge success.
For instance
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, Lionel Messi is considered as a football genius as
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sport seemed to come naturally to him. The difference between Messi and other players is that his performance is
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simplicity like football become a part of him but is almost impossible for anyone to imitate.
On the other hand
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, many support the view that genius are not born, but made.From my own experience, I did observe and hear about people who are born without being gifted, but passionate. Their roads to victory may be painful and take a very long time of patience and persistence. Cristiano Ronaldo is a football player,
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to Messi, is called a hard working machine and earn his career with a lot of efforts.
In other words
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, his speed and skills are totally built on his
endeavoring
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
endeavouring
. In conclusion, I believe that people can be
suc
to so extreme a degree
such
in any fields with attempt and a suitable learning environment, while natural talent help people to achieve their goals easier.
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

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Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

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  • thirdly
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  • moreover
  • also
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  • therefore
  • however
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • natural talent
  • innate ability
  • genetic predisposition
  • nurture
  • nurturing
  • develop
  • cultivate
  • foster
  • encourage
  • inherit
  • unravel
  • reveal
  • demonstrate
  • evidence
  • proof
  • counterargument
  • counter
  • overcome
  • compensate
  • arguably
  • debate
  • controversial
  • persuasive
  • convincing
  • conclusive
  • critical
  • essential
  • crucial
  • vital
  • significant
  • prominent
  • noteworthy
  • imperative
  • compulsory
  • fundamental
  • compelling
  • persuasive
  • support
  • favor
  • oppose
  • disagree
  • acknowledge
  • consider
  • claim
  • view
  • belief
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