Model Answers for IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Topic: Efficiency

Topic: Efficiency

– Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the evening?
Answer: I will probably go with studying in the evening, because I’m a night owl and it would be very quiet at that time and there would be no much other distractions

– Why do some people find it difficult to focus in the morning?
Answer: Well, I believe that it depends on the people’s biological clock. Some people find it less productive in the morning due to variety of disturbances, like traffic, or heavy machinery.

– What do you do to improve your efficiency?
Answer: I usually take breaks regularly, which is very important to help relax my brain and get freshen up again.

VOCABULARY HIGHLIGHTS:

1. A night owl (n)
I’m used to being called a night owl since I always stay up late at night.
2. Biological clock (n)
Everyone has different biological clocks; therefore, some people may feel less productive in the morning.
3. Heavy machinery (n)
You can hear the sound of heavy machinery from the building over there, which is annoying