下面是2014年英语六级作文范文：勤奋的重要性，希望考生先自行练习，再比照范文，并背诵范文中的实用词组和经典句型。
　　作文话题：
　　Directions: For this part，you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Importance of Diligence by commenting on the proverb "Diligence is the mother of good luck." You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.
　　范文：
　　The Importance of Diligence(勤奋的重要性）
　　“Diligence is the mother of good luck，”as the saying goes, which means hard work and perseverance bring about fortune and success. However, it does not mean exerting oneself all day and night without rest, food or sleep.
　　From my point of view, diligence is of vital significance in one’ s life and career. There are some reasons as follows. Firstly, industrious spirit is an indispensable quality that makes a person stand out, as most people are biologically endowed with almost the same IQ. Secondly, diligence leads to accomplishments while laziness must result in failure. An idle man indulges himself in creature comforts. That he is doomed to failure is of no doubt. Lastly, diligence helps remove ignorance, overcome difficulties, and enlighten the mind.
　　Therefore, it can be said that being diligent costs nothing but is worthy of millions of dollars. All in all, I hold the view that diligence is crucial in one’s life.