▶ Your Answer :
Some people thinks that having in-depth knowledge is
better than wide array of abilities. However, in my opinion, there should be
more emphasize on wide variety of abilities and knowledges. There are two
reasons why. First, in this world, having wide variety of knowledge is more
useful in real life. Second, to survive in this world of endless competition,
it is required for people to have various experience.
To begin with, in this world we live in having wide
variety of knowledge is more useful than deep knowledge of one specific field. To
specific, person with various and sufficient knowledge is regarded as 'a person
of intellect' in this world, while others who lack knowledge are simply
ignored. For example, when I was in high school, teacher gave us team project assignment
about 'the traditional art form of Korea'. One of my team member was famous for
his superior academic performance, so I expected to him will be good team
member. However, it was revealed that he knew nothing about the Korean art, due
to the fact that he was only interested in Math and Science and he does not
have any interest to the topic of the project. Thus, he could not do his role
in team project and as a result, I should do his work instead of him.
On top of that, having wide variety of abilities and
experience is helpful to people in their future career. To explain, having a
lot of experience is essential factor to success in this society. Imagine the
people who only have text book knowledge. Their view will be so narrow. We
should not only gain various experience but also broaden our perspective to the
world. For example, the survey conducted by the EAP Korea, with current
employer as respondent. This survey was organized to understand what abilities
are wanted from company. The majority of respondent responded that having
various experience is the most essential factor as employee. An overwhelming
70% of respondents emphasized the importance of experience. The reasons were
mainly concerned with employee who have various experience is more likely to
adapt to the working environment well and dealing many kinds of problems well.
To sum up, taking the fact that wide variety of
knowledge is more useful in real life and this society want people who have
various experience into consideration, I firmly believe that the importance of
wide variety of abilities.
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