Writing Task2

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 views and give your own opinion.

It has long been questioned whether we are more a result of our genetics or our environment, with some suggesting that talent is the major factor in becoming successful. Others, however, believe that training and hard work are more important. I will examine this and furnish my own view below. There is ample evidence to suggest that individuals are born with special talents. Firstly, and most obviously, this is often physically observable. Basketball players, such as Michael Jordan, are extremely tall, and concert pianists are often blessed with long, nimble fingers. These physical gifts naturally help them to achieve greatness. Similarly, people are also predisposed against certain activities. A case in point was my father, who loved playing the guitar but was tone-­‐deaf. As a result of this, he could never attain a high level on that instrument. On the other hand, it is certainly possible to