IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions & Answers – Topic: Concentration
1. What do you need to be focused?
(Answer) Well, I think there are certain ways that keep myself always fixated on a task.
(Give a reason for your answer) I would normally set aside a specific time and place and request to be left alone for a period of time. Another alternative for me is to seek out a quiet location where I know I will be able to work undisturbed.
2. What might distract you when you are trying to stay focused?
(Answer) Well, there are many things.
(Give a reason for your answer) I sometimes abandon a task because I am disturbed by either a noise or sound, or other thoughts creeping into my mind suddenly.
3. What do you do to help you concentrate?
(Answer) Whenever my work requires complete concentration, I played the finger gyroscope for about 5 minutes to be mentally well-prepared to undertake the task.
(Give a reason for your answer) All you need to do when playing this toy is holding the spinner in one hand and the other hand spinning rapidly using small continuous strikes with indefinite practice. What really amazes me is that it keeps rotating for a long time and seems to go on non-stop. All my vision is captivated by this little instrument.
4. Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?
(Answer) For a very long period of time, I suffered great concentration issues and was not able to focus on one thing for a long period of time.
(Give a reason for your answer) Until now, my focus capacity has become sharper as I have been trying different ways to concentrate on my important work. The key here is to prioritize and carry out your task in order with absolute commitment.
Vocabulary:
1. fixate [v]: to think about something too much and find it difficult to stop
Eg: High achievers sometimes fixate on their own flaws.
2. alternative [n]: an alternative plan or method is one that you can use if you do not want to use another one
Eg: The opposition parties have so far failed to set out an alternative strategy.
3. abandon [v]: to leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever
Eg: By the time the rebel troops arrived, the village had already been abandoned.
4. indefinite [adj]: not exact, not clear, or without clear limits
Eg: The project has been postponed for an indefinite period.
5. rotate [v]: to turn or cause something to turn in a circle, especially around a fixed point
Eg: The satellite slowly rotates as it circles the earth.
6. captivate [v]: to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive
Eg: With her beauty and charm, she captivated film audiences everywhere.
7. concentration issues [expression]: problems related to one’s concentration
Eg: Tiredness and emotional stress can cause concentration issues in most people
8. capacity [n]: someone’s ability to do a particular thing
Eg: She has a great capacity for hard work.
9. prioritize [v]: to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first
Eg: You must learn to prioritize your work.
10. commitment [n]: a promise or firm decision to do something
Eg: Players must make a commitment to play for a full season.