It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for spots 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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different activities, like sports or music.
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that to become a good actor or runner can have been learned. There is no shadow of a doubt that
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many people are born with aptitudes in art or physical activities. It is sensible
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that, if someone does not have abilities to play the piano, it will be challenging to become the best of the best in
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field. To exemplify, Mozart started to play the piano at the age of four and without a true genius, it is simply impossible for the majority of toddlers.
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games. Not only a good physical shape is a
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a real top-class sportsman, but
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success. To take a more direct approach, the well-known swimmer Michael
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eight hours not from time to time, but day by day. In conclusion, as it may seem,
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true talent are given to people by birth, but I utterly believe that, if families can see the skills in their child, it has to be developed with
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and extracurricular activities, as long as it is the only way to forge a true star.
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logical structure
Ensure that you have a clear and logical structure to your essay. Your essay should have a clear introduction, body paragraphs discussing each view, and a conclusion summarizing your own opinion.
introduction and conclusion
Include an introductory paragraph that clearly states the topic and your thesis statement, and a conclusion that restates your position and summarises the main points discussed.
supported main points
Support each main point with relevant examples and explanations. Avoid generalizations and make sure you illustrate your arguments with specific details.
complete response
Fully address all parts of the task by discussing both views presented in the prompt and providing your own opinion. Make sure you devote at least one paragraph to each view and one to your own stance.
clear and comprehensive ideas
Express your ideas clearly and comprehensively. Use a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures to convey your points effectively, and ensure your ideas are developed thoroughly with clear explanations.
relevant and specific examples
Use relevant and specific examples to support your arguments. Avoid vague statements and ensure that your examples are directly related to the topic and help to clarify your points.

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    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
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    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
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