Understanding noise pollution is important for you, an ESL learner, as it helps you become aware of environmental issues in your new community. Learning about the sources of noise pollution, its impact on health and well-being, and strategies for noise reduction enhances your environmental awareness. Today’s vocabulary will encourage you to participate in community efforts to mitigate noise pollution. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

1. Disturbance (Noun): An interruption or disruption in the normal state of peace, often caused by loud or unwanted noise.

2. Annoyance (Noun): A feeling of irritation or displeasure caused by something, such as loud noises.

3. Decibel (Noun): A unit of measurement for the intensity of sound; commonly used to quantify noise levels.

4. Excessive (Adjective): More than what is necessary, normal, or acceptable, often used to describe loud or disturbing noise.

5. Soundproof (Adjective / Verb): Designed to prevent sound from passing through, or to make a space quieter by blocking noise.

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