5. What kind of person do you think makes a good scientist?

这道题目需要考生回答科学家具备的素质。不论科学家还是企业家，其实成功者自身所具备的素质都是一样的。如天分、意志力、勇气、决心、耐心、好齐心坚持不懈、汗水等等。

Candidate 1: When we hear of the achievements of scientists, we usually envy them and regard them as "holy". However, what kind of person do you think makes a good scientist? Perhaps many people think that they are geniuses.

In my opinion, gift is necessary but not fundamental. And the most important thing is good qualities, including curiousity is good at observing the surroundings and finding something we ignore, and at the same time, he will try to find out the answer. Secondly, a person with determination has a strong mind to solve the problem. No matter how difficult it is, he won't give it up. Thirdly, patience can keep a person at things longer than others and help him stick to the end.

As we know, 99% of perspiration and 1% of inspiration can make a successful person, and I believe that if someone has the qualities above and is able to take advantage of them, he or she will make a good scientist.

Candidate 2: Scientists explore the unknown field of science passionately and persistently which leads to the improvement of our society. So they always gain the respect and admiration of people around. A good scientist is not only a man of considerable intellect but also a person who is hard-working, devoted and persistent.

Most successful scientists say that there is no golden path but a bumpy road leading to their success. That is hard work, they devote themselves into it entirely and hardly waste any time. Some of them even forget to have meals and sleep. They work efficiently, which leads to better quality of work.

In addition, persistence is necessary for success. If we study or work day and night, but nothing achieved, we may be restless and want to give up. So we may say that a scientist can achieve nothing if he doesn't have the spirit of persistence.

All in all, good scientists have many great qualities and they never give up easily.

Candidate 1的回答比较简单，重点分析了科学家所具备的三个素质，即好奇心、决心和耐心等，成功需要1%的灵感和99%的汗水；Candidate 2的回答比较深刻，且用词丰富得当。科学的道路是不平坦的，因此每一位科学家都是辛勤耕作，用汗水浇开了胜利之花。

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