Toefl Speaking Practice - 10

Q: “When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success” do you agree with or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.

A: I do not agree with the idea. I can understand hard work is sure to help people succeed. But some luck must assist their efforts to their success. For example, think about a professional baseball player. Every year, a lot of new players get into the world of professional baseball. Now, no matter how many people belong to the team, only 9 players are eligible to attend the game as a starting lineup. Without exception, a professional player must have trained so hard that he has been able to get into the professional baseball world. What comes in between the players on the field and those sitting in the dugout? I believe some portion of luck must come in between them. I’m sure luck is something to do with success.