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Do you often use earphones?
Yes, pretty much every single day. I rely on them heavily during my morning commute on the train because they help me block out background noise and relax before I get to work.
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2
What do you usually listen to with your earphones?
Most of the time, I listen to history podcasts or upbeat pop tracks. If I'm going for a jog in the local park, I always put on fast-paced music to keep my energy up.
3
Do you prefer wired or wireless earphones?
Definitely wireless ones. I used to get so frustrated with cables getting tangled up in my coat pocket. Wireless ones give me much more freedom of movement, especially when I'm doing household chores.
4
Did you use earphones often when you were younger?
Not really, to be honest. When I was a child, I only used bulky over-ear headphones occasionally when playing games on the family computer. Small in-ear ones weren't nearly as common back then.
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Do you think you will buy a new pair of earphones soon?
Probably not, as my current pair is still in tip-top condition. The battery life is great, and unless I end up misplacing them somewhere, I'll happily stick with them for another couple of years.
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commute
A regular journey between home and work or school.
block out
To stop light or sound from reaching you.
upbeat
Cheerful, lively, and positive in mood.
tangled up
Twisted together in an untidy, messy way.
freedom of movement
The ability to move around easily without restrictions.
bulky
Large, heavy, and taking up a lot of space.
tip-top condition
In excellent or perfect physical shape.
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