#298 Concentration

Some students say that they need complete quiet to read and study. Others study best in a crowded, noisy room because the noise actually ___ them concentrate. Some students like quiet music playing; ___ do not. The point is, you should know the level of noise that is optimal for your own studying. However, one general rule for all students is that the television seems to be more of a distraction than music or other background noise, so ___ the TV off when you are reading or studying. ___ , don't let yourself become distracted by computer games, email, or Internet surfing.