It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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It is thought by some that only sports persons or musicians are gifted with certain talent
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others believe that the
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and musician can be acquired by any child.
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some
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are born with these
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because of their genetic formation, I believe that they can be learned at any age because it only needs
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determination and
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. Some
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are gifted with special
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because their
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parents are good either in
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or music. When a small living body is in
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womb, it can listen
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sense the outside world, and whatever experiences or activities mothers observe or engage in,
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affects their psychology and
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their genetic formation.
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, a famous Indian pianist mentioned in
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of his interviews that his mother used to play piano during her pregnancy, which is why, he had a knack
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playing it even when he was a child.
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, it is not true for everyone and these
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can be learned with
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and if
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is determined. Being good at
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or music demands commitment and
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. When children devote time, energy, effort and
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every day to master these
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, they start becoming better.
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is because of the fact that
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something constantly for a long period of time improves their cognitive abilities, which helps them to improve their performance in their area of interest. Take
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swimming as an example,
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skill no
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can born with, when
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learn and
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then only
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they become able to float on the surface of the water.
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reason, I believe that
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or music can be learned by any child. In conclusion, I believe that
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and determination are the two important elements to acquire any skill,
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there are some
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with special talents, which is rare and only because of their genetic formation.
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task achievement
The essay addresses the task by discussing both views provided and offering a personal opinion. However, to improve, it's important to ensure that the discussion is balanced and each view is explored thoroughly. Your opinion is stated, but the supporting arguments could be reinforced with more compelling and varied examples.
coherence cohesion
The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion, which is good. To improve coherence and cohesion, focus on organizing ideas more logically, and use a wider range of linking phrases to improve the flow between ideas. There are instances where the logical progression is not as clear as it could be.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Innate talent
  • Nurture
  • Prodigy
  • Proficiency
  • Deliberate practice
  • Physiological factors
  • Grit
  • Perseverance
  • Cultural norms
  • Structured training
  • Physical predisposition
  • Natural aptitude
  • Dedicated training
  • Societal influence
  • Passion
  • Genetic endowment
  • Skill acquisition
  • Expertise
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Mastery
  • Cognitive abilities
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