Unit 3

You know where your looks come from – for example, you may have your mother’s nose or your father’s eyes. But what about things that we cannot see, like your talent (0) music?

Is this something that you learned, or are your abilities and personality traits determined (1) your genes?

What makes (2) individual behave in a certain way and display certain talents?

Scientists are not clear what the answer to this question (3) . Those who support the ‘nature’ theory believe that humans are genetically programmed to behave in certain ways, regardless of culture and upbringing

On the (4) hand we have the ‘nurture’ theory

(5) argues that a person’s behaviour and personality are developed by teaching and experience

There is evidence to support both of these theories and the debate (7) still to be resolved.

(8) seems most probable that both theories have their validity and that nature and nurture each play a part in making us who we are.

Some people claim that the ability (0) sing, dance or draw is acquired, rather than inherited.

. But you know what they also say: some people have it and some people don’t. How do people actually acquire (1) individual talents?