While voices are rising constantly for the protection of Planet Earth- the natural habitat of the human race-
from various ecological threats, these same voices seem to show an amazing tolerance for a form of pollution that is a growing problem: noise. Airplane traffic is increasing by 5% every year. Urban noise is doublingevery ten years and is getting increasingly diverse as city life becomes more dependent on technology and robotics. By air, land and sea, we are facing an onslaught of noise that is threatening our ability to survive safely in this world.
We have granted ourselves the right to make noise. But what about our responsibilities? Have we developed a sense of acoustic responsibility? The evidence suggests that we have not. Many people seem to believe that they have the unlimited liberty to make noise with cars and motorbikes and with loud music at homes and in
the streets. However, in some countries, measures have been taken to force people to produce less noise. In Britain, for example, a law has been passed that prevents people from disturbing their neighbours with music at night. But though these measures constitute one step towards recognizing noise as a shred environmental concern, they still address the issue only partially and don’t allow for a concrete change to take place.
It is widely accepted now that we should deal with our rubbish in a responsible way; and many people have started to demonstrate awareness of this conventional form of pollution. Noise is in reality a particularly insidious form of rubbish.. It destroys community life, pursues us into our homes to spoil our tranquillity, keeps us from sleeping and is the cause of much stress-related illness as well hearing loss.
The cause of fighting noise pollution is making progress. The public is becoming more aware of the physical and social harms of noise. More cities are passing and enforcing tough noise ordinances. Every action towards a more peaceful society makes a difference. We have the power to create a healthier, safer environment. Our acoustic environment is the property of all of us. Everyone has the right to use it, but no one has the right to abuse it. Let’s start using it sensibly.
On the basis of your reading of the passage answer the following questions in about 30-40 words each:
(a) Why is our environment becoming more difficult to live in?
(b) How is noise pollution created in towns and cities?
(c) How has Britain dealt with the problem of noise pollution? It it successful?
(d) How does noise affect our lives?
(e) What efforts are being taken to fight against noise pollution?
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Answer:
a. noise. Airplane traffic is increasing by 5% every year. Urban noise is doublingevery ten years and is getting increasingly diverse as city life becomes more dependent on technology and robotics
b.We have granted ourselves the right to make noise.Many people seem to believe that they have the unlimited liberty to make noise with cars and motorbikes and with loud music at homes and in the streets.
c.In Britain, for example, a law has been passed that prevents people from disturbing their neighbours with music at night.But though these measures constitute one step towards recognizing noise as a shred environmental concern, they still address the issue only partially and don’t allow for a concrete change to take place.
d.Noise is in reality a particularly insidious form of rubbish.. It destroys community life, pursues us into our homes to spoil our tranquillity, keeps us from sleeping and is the cause of much stress-related illness as well hearing loss.
e.The cause of fighting noise pollution is making progress.The public is becoming more aware of the physical and social harms of noise. More cities are passing and enforcing tough noise ordinances. Every action towards a more peaceful society makes a difference. We have the power to create a healthier, safer environment.
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