A BBC report highlights concerns that noise-cancelling earphones, popular among young people, may be contributing to hearing problems. Experts suggest that prolonged use could affect listening skills and make it harder to process important sounds. Read the article to know more.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2502/250220-noise-cancelling-headphones.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “complain” mean? “She said there was an increase in the number of young people complaining about poor hearing.” Use this word in a sentence.
- What does “filter out” mean? “Our ears must filter out sounds we don’t think are important.” Use this phrase in a sentence.
- What is “audiologist”? “Another audiologist suggested that headphones can lead to bad listening habits.” Use this word in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Have you noticed any hearing issues from using earphones or headphones?
- Do you prefer using regular earphones or noise-cancelling ones? Why?
- Do you think hearing tests should be done to people who use headphones frequently?