Topic(题目)：
Which is more important for success: thenatural ability you are born with or hard work? Explain your opinion, using specific reasonsand examples.
Model Essay(范文)：
Without a doubt, hard work is a much betterpredictor of success than natural ability. In myexperience, I have seen this at work in sports, school, and work.
Many athletes have a natural ability to run the fastest mile or kick the ball the mostaccurately. Unless they work hard though, they will not be stars. They need to train daily, eatproperly, live correctly. It takes hard work to be Number One.
At school, I have seen many very bright students do poorly on exams. They count on theirintelligence to get them through. However, unless they do their homework every day, participate in class discussions, and study for exams, they will be the bottoms of the class.
Many salespeople can talk with anyone and convince him or her to buy something. Theyhave a natural ability to sell. They must however apply some hard work to this skill. They mustlearn a lot about their customers, about the product they are selling, and about the market, they must put some effort into the paper work that goes along with the sale. If they don't followthrough, the sale will not be made.
Whatever the area, whether on the playing field, at school, or on the sales floor, a personmust not rely on his natural ability along if he or she wants to succeed. They must work hard tobe a success.
重点单词 全部解释
intelligence[in'telidʒəns]n. 理解力，智力
n. 情报，情报工作，情报
specific[spi'sifik]adj. 特殊的，明确的，具有特效的
n. 特
participate[pɑ:'tisipeit]vt. 分享
vi. 参加，参与
convince[kən'vins]vt. 使确信，使信服，说服
accurately['ækjuritli]adj. 准确地
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