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noise maps
Meaning: Diagrams or charts showing the distribution and intensity of noise in an area.
Example: City planners used noise maps to identify the loudest streets in the downtown area.
raise awareness
Meaning: To make people more conscious or informed about an issue.
Example: The campaign raised awareness about the importance of recycling.
deal with
Meaning: To take action to manage or solve a problem.
Example: Teachers often have to deal with disruptive behavior in the classroom.
go on 24 hours a day
Meaning: To continue without stopping, all day and night.
Example: In big cities, activities go on 24 hours a day, from shopping to nightlife.
a pleasure to the ears
Meaning: Something that sounds pleasant or enjoyable.
Example: The orchestra’s performance was truly a pleasure to the ears.
aesthetic quality
Meaning: The artistic or beauty-related value of something.
Example: The architect emphasized the aesthetic quality of the building’s design.
acoustics
IPA: /əˈkuː.stɪks/ (UK & US)
Meaning: The science of sound, including how it is produced, transmitted, and perceived.
Meaning: The science of sound, including how it is produced, transmitted, and perceived.
Example: Acoustics is essential for understanding how noise affects city dwellers.
decibel
IPA: /ˈdes.ɪ.bel/ (UK), /ˈdes.ə.bel/ (US)
Meaning: A unit used to measure the intensity of sound.
Meaning: A unit used to measure the intensity of sound.
Example: Noise levels in cities are often measured in decibels to assess their impact.
soundscape
IPA: /ˈsaʊnd.skeɪp/ (UK & US)
Meaning: The overall acoustic environment, including all sounds in a particular location.
Meaning: The overall acoustic environment, including all sounds in a particular location.
Example: Researchers study urban soundscapes to understand how people emotionally respond to city noise.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 12 Listening Test 4 - Section 4
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