专题04 阅读理解20篇(北京名校真题)-2024年中考英语逆袭冲刺名校模拟真题速递(北京专用)

2024年中考英语逆袭冲刺名校模拟真题速递(北京专用) 第三期 专题04 阅读理解20篇 （2024·北京大兴·一模）It is so easy to describe people as being talented. Just look at any headline praising a piece of artwork, music, or other great feat, and you are likely to see the word “talented” or “gifted”. However, is being talented a true marker of success? Some people believe that talent plays a key role in achieving success fast. Those with natural ability in a particular field can often gain success rapidly with less effort. For example, a person with a natural ear for music may find it easier to learn to play an instrument. Take a look at Wolfgang Mozart. He composed his first musical masterpiece (杰作) at the age of 5. And at the age of 7, he went on his first tours to perform his abilities for the world. In the process of highlighting the “natural” gifts of achievers, hard work can get lost in the mix. The result is that many “talents” believe they only need to depend on their innate (内在的) abilities in order to produce great works. Inevitably, this can lead to disappointment, frustration, and even mental health problems, because the reality is that talent alone is not enough. One is often led to believe that being naturally gifted is the ultimate prerequisite (最终的先决条件) for success in any field. But almost every example of a big achievement involves some degree of putting in some amount of work. In athletics, for example, standout athletes such as Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt, and Serena Williams are often praised for their natural abilities. However, closer analysis of their careers shows that these athletes spent huge chunks of their lives practicing. Aside from working hard, talent can only become useful if the owner of that talent does what is necessary to expand (拓展) it. If your talent is just being good at playing the guitar, for instance, that ability can only get you so far because there are many other people who also know their way around the instrument. How will you set yourself apart from the crowd? You w