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Auditory (adjective)

related to hearing or the sense of sound

청각의

The doctor performed an auditory test to check for hearing loss.
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Disorder (noun)

a medical condition that affects normal function

질환, 장애

ADHD is a common neurological disorder that affects attention.
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Audiologist (noun)

a doctor who specializes in hearing and balance disorders

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The audiologist tested my hearing and suggested using earplugs in loud environments.
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Excessive (adjective)

more than necessary; too much

과도한, 지나친

Excessive screen time can harm your eyesight.
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Transparency Mode (phrase)

a headphone setting that allows background noise to be heard

주변 소리 허용 모드

I turned on transparency mode so I could hear the flight announcements.
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Block out (phrase)

tprevent something from being heard, seen, or noticed

차단하다

She closed the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
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Cut down on (phrase)

to reduce the amount of something

줄이다

I'm trying to cut down on sugar to improve my health.
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Do you use noise-cancelling headphones? Why or why not?

· tune out background noise (배경 소음을 차단하다)

· worth the investment (투자할 가치가 있다)

· on a daily basis (일상적으로)

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How do you usually block out distractions when you need to focus?

· shut out distractions (방해 요소를 차단하다)

· stay on task (집중을 유지하다)

· find a quiet spot (조용한 장소를 찾다)

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What are some benefits of noise-cancelling headphones? What are some risks?

· reduce stress levels (스트레스 수준을 낮추다)

· damage one's hearing (청력을 손상시키다)

· cut off from surroundings (주변 환경과 단절되다)

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Would you prefer silence or background noise when studying or working? Why?

· help me concentrate (집중하는 데 도움이 되다)

· complete silence (완전한 정적)

· soft background music (잔잔한 배경 음악)

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Have you ever had difficulty understanding someone in a noisy place? How did you handle the situation?

· ask someone to repeat (다시 말해달라고 요청하다)

· move to a quieter area (더 조용한 곳으로 이동하다)

· lean in closer (더 가까이 다가가다)

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Do you think schools and workplaces should have rules about headphone use? Why or why not?

· set clear boundaries (명확한 경계를 정하다)

· a matter of safety (안전 문제이다)

· personal choice (개인적인 선택)

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How has the way people use headphones changed over the years?

· become more widespread (더 널리 퍼지다)

· shift in habits (습관의 변화)

· advances in technology (기술의 발전)

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Can Noise-Cancelling Headphones Harm Your Hearing?

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Many people use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background sounds, but experts worry that overuse may harm hearing. Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a condition where the brain struggles to process sounds, even when hearing is normal.  
Sophie, a 25-year-old from London, was diagnosed with APD after experiencing difficulties recognizing voices in noisy places. Her audiologist believes excessive use of noise-cancelling headphones—up to five hours a day—could be a factor. Some audiologists say more research is needed to understand the connection. The NHS has reported an increase in young people seeking hearing tests. Many have normal hearing but struggle to process speech in loud environments. Experts suggest noise-cancelling headphones may be limiting the brain’s ability to filter sound by blocking out essential background noise that helps the brain adjust to different environments.  
Despite their benefits, excessive headphone use may create a "false environment," making it harder to adjust to real-world noise. Doctors advise people to cut down on headphone use, enable transparency mode, and practice listening exercises to improve sound recognition.

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Vocabulary
Auditory  (adjective)청각의

related to hearing or the sense of sound

The doctor performed an auditory test to check for hearing loss.

Disorder  (noun)질환, 장애

a medical condition that affects normal function

ADHD is a common neurological disorder that affects attention.

Audiologist  (noun)청각 전문의

a doctor who specializes in hearing and balance disorders

The audiologist tested my hearing and suggested using earplugs in loud environments.

Excessive  (adjective)과도한, 지나친

more than necessary; too much

Excessive screen time can harm your eyesight.

Transparency Mode  (phrase)주변 소리 허용 모드

a headphone setting that allows background noise to be heard

I turned on transparency mode so I could hear the flight announcements.

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Phrases
Block out  (phrase)차단하다

tprevent something from being heard, seen, or noticed

She closed the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.

Cut down on  (phrase)줄이다

to reduce the amount of something

I'm trying to cut down on sugar to improve my health.

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Discussion Questions

1. Do you use noise-cancelling headphones? Why or why not?

· tune out background noise (배경 소음을 차단하다)

· worth the investment (투자할 가치가 있다)

· on a daily basis (일상적으로)



2. How do you usually block out distractions when you need to focus?

· shut out distractions (방해 요소를 차단하다)

· stay on task (집중을 유지하다)

· find a quiet spot (조용한 장소를 찾다)



3. What are some benefits of noise-cancelling headphones? What are some risks?

· reduce stress levels (스트레스 수준을 낮추다)

· damage one's hearing (청력을 손상시키다)

· cut off from surroundings (주변 환경과 단절되다)



4. Would you prefer silence or background noise when studying or working? Why?

· help me concentrate (집중하는 데 도움이 되다)

· complete silence (완전한 정적)

· soft background music (잔잔한 배경 음악)



5. Have you ever had difficulty understanding someone in a noisy place? How did you handle the situation?

· ask someone to repeat (다시 말해달라고 요청하다)

· move to a quieter area (더 조용한 곳으로 이동하다)

· lean in closer (더 가까이 다가가다)



6. Do you think schools and workplaces should have rules about headphone use? Why or why not?

· set clear boundaries (명확한 경계를 정하다)

· a matter of safety (안전 문제이다)

· personal choice (개인적인 선택)



7. How has the way people use headphones changed over the years?

· become more widespread (더 널리 퍼지다)

· shift in habits (습관의 변화)

· advances in technology (기술의 발전)



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