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Is the area where you live noisy?
Moderately. During the day there is traffic on the main road, and children play in the yard, but it gets much quieter at night. Occasionally, weddings in a nearby hall can be loud until midnight.
What sounds do you find annoying?
Car horns and construction work are the worst. They interrupt my concentration, and I cannot study when someone is drilling next door. Loud phone calls on public transport also irritate me.
Do you like silence?
Yes, particularly when I am reading or working. However, complete silence can feel strange, so sometimes I put on soft instrumental music in the background to help me focus. It creates a calm atmosphere without distracting me.
Can you study or work with noise around you?
A little background noise is fine, for example the hum of a café. But if people are talking directly beside me or a television is on, I lose my train of thought quite quickly.
What sounds do you enjoy?
Rain on the window is my favourite, and also birds in the morning. In my grandparents' village, I love hearing the sounds of animals and the wind in the trees.
Do you think noise is a problem in cities?
Definitely. Constant traffic and building work can cause stress and poor sleep. Planting more trees, limiting night-time construction and building quieter roads could help residents a lot. Authorities should treat noise as seriously as air pollution.
Useful vocabulary
- deafening — extremely loud
- peaceful — calm and quiet
- background noise — quiet sound behind other activity
- car horn — the warning sound of a vehicle
- disturb — interrupt or annoy
- noise pollution — harmful or unpleasant level of sound
- lose concentration — be unable to focus
Tips for this topic
- Use precise adjectives: deafening, constant, soothing.
- Explain the effect of the noise (study, sleep, stress), not only the source.
- Show contrast between city and village to expand your answer.
Study guides
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