Level-graded English lessons with reading, listening, activities, and discussion.
Lesson Info
Lesson Content
Warm-up, Vocab List, Reading and Audio
Understanding: True or False, Review Breakdown
Language: Vocab Match
Use It: Discussion Questions
Answers
Think Ahead: What do you think the review says about these headphones?
a) They are cheap, simple headphones for school use.
b) They are very good, but not perfect for everyone.
c) They have great sound but no noise cancelling.
Ask: (1) Do you listen to a lot of music? What kinds of music? (2) Do you prefer headphones or earphones? Why?
Vocab List
Sony has released the follow-up to their popular noise cancelling headphones, the XM5s, and we were excited to try them out. Here's what we found.
One of the biggest changes is that these headphones can fold. The old model could not fold, which made them hard to carry. Now they fit into a smaller case, making them perfect for travel. Sony also made the headband wider, which makes the headphones much more comfortable. This helps spread the weight better across your head.
The battery life is good but not amazing. You can listen for up to 30 hours with noise cancellation on, or 40 hours with it off. The best part is that they charge very quickly. Just three minutes of charging gives you three hours of listening time. You can keep listening while the headphones are charging.
The noise cancellation technology is excellent. Sony added four more microphones to make a total of 12 around the headphones. This helps block outside noise much better. The headphones work especially well on airplanes, blocking engine noise while you enjoy your music.
The sound quality is very impressive. The bass sounds are deep and powerful, while the higher sounds are clear and detailed. Music sounds rich and full, with great balance between low and high sounds. Whether you listen to rock music, classical pieces, or podcasts, everything sounds amazing. The headphones handle different types of audio content perfectly, from quiet voices to loud drums.
Overall, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are excellent. They are more comfortable, easier to carry, and sound better than many other headphones. They cost more money than basic headphones, but the quality and features make them worth buying if you love good audio.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones Review
Think Ahead: What do you think the review says about these headphones?
a) They are cheap, simple headphones for school use.
b) They are very good, but not perfect for everyone.
c) They have great sound but no noise cancelling.
Ask: (1) Do you listen to a lot of music? What kinds of music? (2) Do you prefer headphones or earphones? Why?
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Try out (phr. v.)
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Comfortable (adj.)
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Battery (n.)
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Noise cancellation (n.)
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Microphones (n.)
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Spread (v.)
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Bass (n.)
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Quality (n.)
Sony has released the follow-up to their popular noise cancelling headphones, the XM5s, and we were excited to try them out. Here's what we found.
One of the biggest changes is that these headphones can fold. The old model could not fold, which made them hard to carry. Now they fit into a smaller case, making them perfect for travel. Sony also made the headband wider, which makes the headphones much more comfortable. This helps spread the weight better across your head.
The battery life is good but not amazing. You can listen for up to 30 hours with noise cancellation on, or 40 hours with it off. The best part is that they charge very quickly. Just three minutes of charging gives you three hours of listening time. You can keep listening while the headphones are charging.
The noise cancellation technology is excellent. Sony added four more microphones to make a total of 12 around the headphones. This helps block outside noise much better. The headphones work especially well on airplanes, blocking engine noise while you enjoy your music.
The sound quality is very impressive. The bass sounds are deep and powerful, while the higher sounds are clear and detailed. Music sounds rich and full, with great balance between low and high sounds. Whether you listen to rock music, classical pieces, or podcasts, everything sounds amazing. The headphones handle different types of audio content perfectly, from quiet voices to loud drums.
Overall, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are excellent. They are more comfortable, easier to carry, and sound better than many other headphones. They cost more money than basic headphones, but the quality and features make them worth buying if you love good audio.
True or False
Answer each question by selecting True or False, then click CHECK to see your results.
True or False
1. The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones can fold. TRUEFALSE True
2. The headphones have 8 microphones for noise cancellation. TRUEFALSE False
3. You can charge the headphones while listening to music. TRUEFALSE True
4. The headphones work well on airplanes. TRUEFALSE True
Review Breakdown
Review Breakdown
Read each statement. Write the letter in the correct group below.
- The noise cancellation is excellent with 12 microphones.
- The quality and features make them worth buying if you love good audio.
- The sound quality is very impressive with deep bass and clear highs.
- These headphones are the follow-up to the popular Sony XM5s.
- The headphones can connect to two devices at the same time.
- The battery life is good but not amazing.
- Three minutes of charging gives three hours of listening time.
- The headphones can fold and fit into a smaller case for travel.
- The wider headband makes the headphones much more comfortable.
- The headphones come in five different colors.
Description:
Good / bad points:
Final opinion:
Not in the review:
Description: d g h
Good / bad points: a c f i
Final opinion: b
Not in the review: e j
Listen and Fill Gaps
Listen to the audio on eslnewsstories.com and complete the gaps below:
Sony has (1) the follow-up to their popular noise cancelling headphones, the XM5s, and we were excited to try them out. Here's what we found.
One of the biggest changes is that these headphones can fold. The old model could not fold, which made them hard to carry. Now they fit into a smaller case, making them perfect for travel. Sony also made the headband wider, which makes the headphones much more (2) . This helps spread the weight better across your head.
The (3) life is good but not amazing. You can listen for up to 30 hours with noise cancellation on, or 40 hours with it off. The best part is that they charge very quickly. Just three minutes of charging gives you three hours of listening time. You can keep listening while the headphones are charging.
The noise cancellation technology is excellent. Sony added four more (4) to make a total of 12 around the headphones. This helps block outside noise much better. The headphones work especially well on airplanes, blocking engine noise while you enjoy your music.
The sound (5) is very impressive. The bass sounds are deep and powerful, while the higher sounds are clear and detailed. Music sounds rich and full, with great balance between low and high sounds. Whether you listen to rock music, classical pieces, or podcasts, everything sounds amazing. The headphones handle different types of audio content perfectly, from quiet voices to loud drums.
Overall, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are excellent. They are more comfortable, easier to carry, and sound better than many other headphones. They cost more money than (6) headphones, but the quality and features make them worth buying if you love good audio.
Listen and Fill Gaps
Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below:
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Vocab Match
Drag each vocabulary word to its matching definition, or select a word and then select its definition:
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Vocab Match
Write each vocabulary word next to its matching definition.
1. Try outf) To test something to see if you like it or if it works well.
2. Comfortablee) Feeling good and relaxed when wearing or using something.
3. Batteryd) The power source that makes electronic devices work.
4. Noise cancellationc) Technology that blocks outside sounds so you hear your music better.
5. Bassb) The low, deep sounds in music.
6. Qualitya) How good something is.
a) How good something is.
b) The low, deep sounds in music.
c) Technology that blocks outside sounds so you hear your music better.
d) The power source that makes electronic devices work.
e) Feeling good and relaxed when wearing or using something.
f) To test something to see if you like it or if it works well.
Discussion Questions
- What type of content do you listen to or watch more? Music, podcasts, or videos?
- Before buying something expensive, do you read reviews about your options?
- How important is sound quality to you when listening to music?
- Would you pay extra money for noise cancellation technology? Why or why not?
- Do you think these Sony headphones sound good after reading this review?
- Where would you use headphones with noise cancellation?
- How long should the battery last in good headphones?
- What does "comfortable" mean to you when talking about headphones?
- When listening to music, do you enjoy bass or the higher sounds more?
- How do you feel about Sony? Do they make good products?
Discussion Questions
- What type of content do you listen to or watch more? Music, podcasts, or videos?
- Before buying something expensive, do you read reviews about your options?
- How important is sound quality to you when listening to music?
- Would you pay extra money for noise cancellation technology? Why or why not?
- Do you think these Sony headphones sound good after reading this review?
- Where would you use headphones with noise cancellation?
- How long should the battery last in good headphones?
- What does "comfortable" mean to you when talking about headphones?
- When listening to music, do you enjoy bass or the higher sounds more?
- How do you feel about Sony? Do they make good products?
Answers
Listening: (1) released, (2) comfortable, (3) battery, (4) microphones, (5) quality, (6) basic
True or False:
- True. The article mentions that these headphones can fold again, and they fit into a smaller case.
- False. The headphones have 12 microphones, not 8, to improve noise cancellation.
- True. The article states you can keep listening while the headphones are charging.
- True. The article mentions that the headphones work especially well on airplanes, blocking engine noise.
Review Breakdown:
Description: d g h
Good / bad points: a c f i
Final opinion: b
Not in the review: e j
Vocabulary:
- Try out: To test something to see if you like it or if it works well.
- Comfortable: Feeling good and relaxed when wearing or using something.
- Battery: The power source that makes electronic devices work.
- Noise cancellation: Technology that blocks outside sounds so you hear your music better.
- Bass: The low, deep sounds in music.
- Quality: How good something is.