The Importance of Hard Work 努力的重要性

【题目】

Which is more important for success: the natural ability you are born with or hard work? Explain your opinion using specific reasons and examples.

【范文】

The Importance of Hard Work

It does seem that some people achieve success more easily than others. It is often said that their success is due to good luck or that they are simply more talented than others. This may be true, but I think it is important not to ignore the value that hard work plays in any success.

In some fields, such as music and art, it is necessary for a person to have some natural ability. However, talent is not enough. It takes hard work to develop such a talent. Musicians must practice; artists must study. If a talented person makes no efforts to improve his skills, he will always be someone with potential, but never someone who has realized it. In addition, one who is not especially talented can still succeed if he is willing to work hard. And his hard work may lead him to discover talents that he never knew he had.

Therefore, the person who has never been called gifted should not despair. As long as he makes an effort, he is bound to have some success. Moreover, if he never tries, he may never discover his hidden talents.

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