IELTS Speaking Topic: Concentration

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1. Một số câu hỏi mẫu trong kì thi IELTS Speaking

2. Một số từ vựng Topic Concentration

suffer from a light headache	đau đầu nhẹ	I suffer from a light headache when the weather changes which has a great influence on my level of concentration.
Feel drained	kiệt sức	Also, when arguing with someone, I feel drained and my mind will become too scattered to focus on anything.
find solace	Tìm kiếm sự khuây khỏa	I decided to go to the gym and do yoga to find solace
mental health condition (n)	các tình trạng sức khỏe tâm lý	Concentration is more difficult if you have certain medical or mental health conditions, like depression.
Depression (n)	trầm cảm	Concentration is more difficult if you have certain medical or mental health conditions, like depression.

Một số từ vựng liên quan đến chủ đề tập trung 

Focus 100% on sth	tập trung 100% vào việc gì	I need to focus 100% on what I’m doing in many situations.
Stay focused	giữ được sự tập trung	For example, it is essential to stay focused when I’m driving in order to avoid accidents and other dangerous situations.
become too scattered to do sth	phân tán tâm trí, không thể làm điều gì	Also, when arguing with someone, I feel drained and my mind will become too scattered to focus on anything.
concentration issues	Vấn đề tập trung	For a very long time, I had concentration issues and I could not focus on one thing.
Outside aspects	Các yếu tố bên ngoài	Many outside aspects can affect people’s concentration.
Extended focus	Sự tập trung kéo dài	Moreover, the truth is we can hardly focus on one thing for a long time because the human brain isn’t built for extended focus.
ultimate concentration	Sự tập trung cơ bản	Some jobs such as being a surgeon and performing an intricate surgery may require ultimate concentration.
practice yoga	Tập yoga	I believe that practicing yoga and meditation in the morning can help me improve my concentration.
meditation	Thiền	I believe that practicing yoga and meditation in the morning can help me improve my concentration.
proper nutrition	ăn uống bổ dưỡng đúng cách	When you have a routine including exercises and proper nutrition, you can find it easier to focus.

3. Các câu trả lời mẫu  – Sample answers

 IELTS Speaking part 1

1. Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?

I have a case of self-diagnosed ADHD so it is impossible for me to fully concentrate on something for more than 30 minutes. With coffee, however, I would definitely be able to go for an hour or two.

• self-diagnosed: tự chẩn đoán
• ADHD: Rối loạn tăng động, giảm chú ý

2. What do you do to help you concentrate?

Besides caffeine, something that I have found to be incredibly helpful is music, especially instrumental or acoustic beats. Meanwhile, songs with lyrics would break my concentration since I’m too much of a music lover to not sing along.

3. What may distract you when you’re trying to stay focused?

As much as I don’t want to admit this, pretty much everything, from my bed and pillows, the view outside my window, to my computer and little notifications on my phone. This is why I usually go to the office or a quiet café to boost my productivity.

4. When do you need to be focused?

I think most of these situations have to do with the more important things in life. For example, when you have to study for an exam, concentration would ensure better results. Or maybe, when you’re spending time with your family and friends, focusing on them instead of looking at your phone would make them feel appreciated.

5. Do you think it is difficult to stay focused?

Yes, I think so. Sometimes, I suffer from a light headache when the weather changes which has a great influence on my level of concentration. Also, when arguing with someone, I feel drained and my mind will become too scattered to focus on anything.

Xem thêm: Các chủ đề Speaking part 1 thường gặp khi thi IELTS

IELTS Speaking part 2
Describe something that helps you concentrate 

You should say

What is it

How it helps you to concentrate

How you use it

And explain when you discovered it is the best method for you

For a very long time, I had concentration issues and I could not focus on one thing. I remember being miserable at my job and relationships until one day while reading a book, I read that the best method to concentrate is to have a routine. When you have a routine including exercises and proper nutrition, you can find it easier to focus.

I decided to go to the gym and do yoga to find solace. Not only does doing yoga in the morning provide me with the right mindset required for the whole day but also calms me from any thoughts of the past. There are different yoga techniques that we do in the morning to stay focused.

For instance, when I am really tired at work I can pull up and down my toes. It not only relaxes my toes but also helps in making me concentrate better. This also helps me to boost my productivity at work.

1. concentration issue: vấn đề về việc tập trung
2. have a routine: tạo thói quen
3. proper nutrition: ăn uống bổ dưỡng đúng cách
4. find solace: tìm kiếm sự khuây khỏa
5. the right mindset: suy nghĩ, tư duy đúng đắn
6. calms me from any thoughts of the past: làm ai đó ngừng suy nghĩ về quá khứ

Xem thêm: Các chủ đề Speaking part 2 thường gặp khi thi IELTS

IELTS Speaking part 3

1.Why is it difficult for people to concentrate?

Many outside aspects can affect people’s concentration. This may come from your peers, family members or the media. For instance,when you do your homework but you receive an invitation to a party, you may be tempted to go with friends. Moreover, the truth is we can hardly focus on one thing for a long time because the human brain isn’t built for extended focus. Concentration is more difficult if you have certain medical or mental health conditions, like depression.

1. outside aspects: yếu tố bên ngoài
2. be tempted to do sth: mong muốn làm điều gì
3. focus on sth: tập trung vào điều gì
4. extended focus: sự tập trung kéo dài
5. mental health conditions: các tình trạng sức khỏe tâm lý
6. Depression (n): trầm cảm

2. Are there professions where you need to concentrate more?

Absolutely yes. Some jobs such as being a surgeon and performing an intricate surgery may require ultimate concentration. Another profession is being a truck driver. They have to drive long hours on very treacherous roads. One second later, they may have an accident or end up down the cliff if they lose focus. 

1. Surgeon: bác sĩ phẫu thuật
2. intricate surgery: phẫu thuật phức tạp
3. ultimate concentration: sự tập trung cơ bản
4. truck driver: tài xế xe tải
5. treacherous roads: những con đường nguy hiểm
6. end up down the cliff: rơi xuống vực
7. Lose focus: mất tập trung

3. How can employers help their staff concentrate on their work?

Actually, I’ve never thought about it before but I think there are some effective strategies that employers can do to boost staff’s concentration. Companies could provide the spaces reserved for work and the proper conduct for the other areas within the company. For example keep the area as quiet as possible and limit movements. Also, define the areas where it is appropriate to have social interaction and distribute “Do not disturb” signs and posters.

1. effective strategies: các chiến thuật hiệu quả
2. boost staff’s concentration: tăng sự tập trung cho nhân viên
3. have social interaction: tương tác xã hội
4. Do not disturb” signs: biển “Không làm phiền”

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