a quieter world 6 minute english
whether it’s the natural sounds of birdsong or the beeping sound on a reversing lorry - noise is something that always surrounds us. neil and georgina discuss noise and whether it is bad for our health.
this week's question:
according to a guide by the world health organisation, what is considered the highest measurement of sound level we can be safely exposed to for a maximum of eight hours? is it…
a) 55 decibels?
b) 85 decibels?
c) 125 decibels?
listen to the programme to find out the answer.
vocabulary
grate
annoy or irritate
conscious
aware of something
get into the habit of (something)
start doing something regularly, often without even thinking about it
suppressing
preventing, stopping or reducing
honk
short, loud sound a car horn makes
express yourself
show how you feel.
[cover: getty images]
to download the audio and a transcript, go to:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish...
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whether it’s the natural sounds of birdsong or the beeping sound on a reversing lorry - noise is something that always surrounds us. neil and georgina discuss noise and whether it is bad for our health.this week's question:according to a guide by the world health organisation, what is considered the highest measurement of sound level we can be safely exposed to for a maximum of eight hours? is it…a) 55 decibels?b) 85 decibels?c) 125 decibels?listen to the programme to find out the answer. vocabulary grateannoy or irritateconsciousaware of somethingget into the habit of (something)start doing something regularly, often without even thinking about itsuppressingpreventing, stopping or reducinghonkshort, loud sound a car horn makesexpress yourselfshow how you feel. 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this week's question:
according to a guide by the world health organisation, what is considered the highest measurement of sound level we can be safely exposed to for a maximum of eight hours? is it…
a) 55 decibels?
b) 85 decibels?
c) 125 decibels?
listen to the programme to find out the answer.
vocabulary
grate
annoy or irritate
conscious
aware of something
get into the habit of (something)
start doing something regularly, often without even thinking about it
suppressing
preventing, stopping or reducing
honk
short, loud sound a car horn makes
express yourself
show how you feel.
[cover: getty images]
to download the audio and a transcript, go to:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish...
more 6 minute english episodes:
is talking on the phone embarrassing?
https://youtu.be/nhvxcmjhmho
can death metal bring you joy?
https://youtu.be/x4qc_ed3drg
how to disagree better
https://youtu.be/rwhgkgs7zsc
what difference has #metoo made?
https://youtu.be/lziacnbb52q
is there a future without bees?
https://youtu.be/gj0bsnux1ga
what makes a good story?
https://youtu.be/y7qvqbwrjlq
singing in tune
https://youtu.be/ojgogr0st9g
#bbclearningenglish #learnenglish #noise #pollution #stress #mentalhealth