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.

It is thought by some that only sports persons or musicians are gifted with certain talent
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when they
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,
while
others believe that the
skills
required to become
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and musician can be acquired by any child.
While
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some
people
are born with these
skills
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
practice
. Some
people
are gifted with special
skills
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.
For instance
, a famous Indian pianist mentioned in
one
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.
However
, it is not true for everyone and these
skills
can be learned with
practice
and if
one
is determined. Being good at
sport
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or music demands commitment and
practice
. When children devote time, energy, effort and
practice
every day to master these
skills
, they start becoming better.
This
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
one
can born with, when
people
learn and
practice
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they become able to float on the surface of the water.
For
this
reason, I believe that
sport
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or music can be learned by any child. In conclusion, I believe that
practice
and determination are the two important elements to acquire any skill,
although
there are some
people
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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.
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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.

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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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