IELTS Speaking Part 1 Noise
How does noise affect people’s daily lives?
In daily life, people have to suffer a lot of noise. It could be traffic noise or the noise from the construction sites.
What are common sources of noise pollution in urban areas?
The prominent reason for the noise pollution in urban areas is traffic jams. Most people have cars these days, and they are private vehicles. So yes, the people who live in urban areas usually have to face a lot of traffic jams.
And continuously honking makes noise pollution. Apart from that, cell phones rampant usage increase noise pollution.
Do you think noise pollution is a serious problem in your country?
Yes, of course, it is because noise pollution leads to many problems related to the human brain and ears. A loud noise can make a person permanently deaf. And, like it may seem trivial, it’s a very big thing for a person. So, noise pollution is really bad for people.
How do you think excessive noise impacts people’s health and well-being?
As I said, the high frequency can harm our ears, and it could affect our brains. And it can make a person deaf. Apart from that, noise pollution also frustrates people and prevents them from doing their tasks. And so, yes, these are things affecting humans.
What measures should be taken to reduce noise pollution in cities?
The government should take some stringent measures to tackle noise pollution. The first thing the government can do is conduct seminars and inform people about the repercussions and the bad effects of noise pollution because many people do not consider noise pollution as big as air and water pollution.
But it’s similar and could be more harmful to the human body because noise pollution consists of high frequencies that are not made for human ears. So, yes, people can get help from the government and tell people about the repercussions of noise pollution.
How do you personally cope with noisy environments?
To tackle noisy environments, I avoid places I avoid noisy places. But if I had to stand there, I would rather wear my headphones or listen to music, which would distract me from that noise and protect my ears.
Do you believe noise regulations are effective in controlling noise pollution?
Yes, they are very effective, like there is one rule in Punjab to where I belong. Like in Punjab, you cannot make loud noises after 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. like DJs and some parties, and they should be conducted before 12. Our government strictly implements it, and they have also received a lot of positive results after that.
How does noise pollution affect wildlife and the environment?
Noise pollution affects wildlife also because after listening to a lot of noise, the wild animals come into the open and are slaughtered by humans.
As far as the environment is concerned, noise pollution is ineffective for humans because it leads to mental and physical problems. Mental problems cause people to feel stressed, and physical problems due to sleep deprivation cause health declines.
How can individuals contribute to reducing noise pollution in their communities?
Youngsters are vital in reducing noise pollution and can be the best source to tackle this problem. To reduce it, they can stop having late-night parties, and they should consider the music frequencies, such as the music not being too loud. That can hurt them. That can harm their ears.
And apart from that, they should also stop wearing headphones too much. Or yes, by this, they can reduce noise pollution. They can launch awareness campaigns. They can make the people around them aware of the harmful effects of noise pollution. So this can also help.
