Because of the instantaneity of interpretation,interpreters have to listen,think,write and translate simultaneously.So the skill of cultivating split attention is indispensible.
Inorder to properly split the attention,interpreters can prepare a pen and a piece of paper.While listening,write continuous Arabia figures on the paper,from 1 to 100.Practice more,and try to write the figures in a proper order and repeat what you have heard after listening.