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It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sports 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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    'Talent' as defined by many scientists, is a gift and inherent ability that enables someone to be special than others in a particular area, while many people believe in that others argue that talent could be achieved, learnt or could be gained with practice. I agree that talent is a gift but could be strayed without continuous practice.

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    These days a talent hunt shows are very popular in India. Some people have quite unique talents which are difficult to imagine.

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    Many artists or football players claim that their talent is of genetic origin. They did not have to learn music or sport to become that talented.

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