opportunity is one of the elements of success. but opportunities don't come often. and not all the opportunities can certainly lead to success. moreover, opportunities are usually disguised as hard work; therefore most people don't recognize them.

　　so if you want to achieve something, you must make efforts and get prepared. otherwise, you will take no advantage of opportunities when they come to you. in my opinion, there are plenty of opportunities for everyone in our society, but only those who have made enough preparations and are highly talented can make use of them to achieve their purpose.

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　　i was not able to get high marks when i was in primary school. teachers didn't like me because i was not a good student. mother considered me as a bad kid. they hurt me by thinking i am a retarded child. but i am no fool.

　　almost all of my paintings were showed in public. many famous artists had praised me for my paintings. they called me "little prodigy". and dad was on my side too. he encouraged me to do what i liked and what i thought was proper.

　　he told me that interest is the best teacher, dad did what he could to develop my talent fully. i believe that interest together with hard work will make me a successful artist in the near future.