1. A young English writer made the pertinent observation a year or two back that the talent goes into the first draft, and the art into the drafts that follow.
    一两年前，一位年轻的英国作家发表了中肯的看法。他说，初稿是才华，以后各稿是艺术。

2. I supported my original claim with evidence : a brief but pertinent history of my work experience.
    我用证据支持我最初的声言：我工作经验的一个简短但相关的历史。