You should say:

–        Who/what made the noise

–        What the noise was like

–        What you did

–        And explain how you felt about it.

 

•                 With so many vehicles on the roads noise has become very common in our lives and we have got so used to it that it has started seeming normal.

•                 However, here I am going to talk about a time when my neighbours children made a lot of noise.

•                 One day, my dog, Mithu, accidentally scared those children, and it led to quite a commotion.

•                 It all happened when I was taking Mithu for a walk in our neighbourhood.

•                 Max is a friendly and playful dog, but he gets excited when he sees children.

•                 Manpreet and Manthan were playing in the street and Mithu could not stop himself and playfully ran towards them.

•                 Manpreet got startled and let out a loud scream, expressing his fear.

•                 It was a sharp, high-pitched sound that caught the attention of everyone nearby.

•                 Max, sensing Manpreet’s reaction, immediately stopped and started wagging his tail.

•                 Seeing the situation, I rushed over, apologised to Manpreet and tried to calm him down.

•                 I explained that Mithu was just being friendly and didn’t mean to scare him.

•                 Manpreet still a bit shaken, and expressed his fear of dogs.

•                 To avoid any more noise and ensure Manpreet felt comfortable, I quickly led Mithu away from him and continued our walk in another direction.

•                 I also apologized once more and reassured Manpreet that I would be more cautious in the future.

•                 The incident left me feeling a mix of concern and responsibility.

•                 I took it as an opportunity to educate Mithu and myself on how to approach people more cautiously during our walks.

•                 In the end, the situation was resolved, and Manpreet appreciated the gesture of understanding.

•                 I made a commitment to ensure Mithu’s exuberance/playfulness didn’t cause any more unexpected noise in the neighbourhood.

 

OR

 

•                 Noise pollution has become an inevitable part of our life.

•                 Whether we like it or not, we have to tolerate it. We can’t escape it.

•                 Here, I’m going to talk about a situation when there was too much noise.

•                 A religious function, which we call jagrata or jagran, was held last Sunday in my neighborhood.

•                 In such functions people sing hymns and chants in praise of Gods and Goddesses the whole night long.

•                 The function started at 8 PM and went up to 5 AM.

•                 There is a law against using loudspeakers after 10 PM but people don’t abide by the law in the name of religion.

•                 They do not realize that some people might be suffering from excessive noise.

•                 I was not able to sleep the whole night.

•                 I closed all windows of my house to reduce that sound, but it did not make any difference.

•                 Then I put earplugs in my ears but that too did not work.

•                 There might have been many other people who suffered like I did that night.

•                 I am not against any religious event, but I’m definitely against using loud speakers after 10 PM.

•                 Such laws should be implemented more strictly, and I believe that the use of pressure horns also must be restricted.

•                 Noise pollution has a negative effect on our mental health as well as physical health.

•                 It can lead to hearing impairment, Fatigue, Heart problems, Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression and so on.

•                 It can also reduce the work efficiency.

•                 One of my uncles has come from Canada and he tells me that in Canada people are not using horns unnecessarily and still the traffic runs very smoothly.

•                 I hope we all realize the menace of noise pollution and do our bit to reduce it from our lives

 

Follow Up Questions

 

1.  What kinds of places should be noise-free?

Places like hospitals, convalescent homes, libraries, museums, cinema halls, educational institutions and examination halls should be noise-free.

2.  On what occasions do people need to be quiet?

People need to be quiet around sick people, those who are sensitive to noise, around those who are trying to concentrate or on solemn occasions like paying respects to somebody who has passed away.

 

3.  Can people bring children to these noise-free places?

It’s not recommended to have children at noise free places as they cannot stay quiet too long.

4.  Why can’t people make noise in places like libraries and museums?

Places like museums and libraries are meant to be places where those who are interested in gathering knowledge and information go to. If they are noisy then people may not be able to concentrate on what they come there for.

 

5.  What public morals/etiquette should people follow in your country?

Indians need to respect older people, give honour to all religions, show respect to the dead, be mindful of others’ feelings , be kind to others. These are some of the public etiquettes you’ll find most Indian’s following.

 

6.  Do you think we should allow children to make noise in public places?

It depends on what kind of public place we are in, if it’s a park, a playground, a shopping centre etc. children can be allowed to be free but in places that require decorum and peace children should be taught to stay quiet.

 

7.  Is noise pollution serious in India?

Yes, it is. We have noise all around us, most of which can be avoided. There is unnecessary honking of pressure horns from vehicles. Industries are making noise. People use loudspeakers for personal functions, and neighbours are forced to bear the noise.

 

8. Do you like to live in a noisy place?

No, definitely not. But, unfortunately it is difficult to find places in cities, which are noise free.

9. Do you like to go to noisy places?

Once in a while, I like to attend parties and functions where DJ is playing loud music and I can dance and enjoy with my friends and relatives.

 

10. Where can you hear a loud noise?

We can hear loud noise all around us. There is unnecessary honking of pressure horns from vehicles. Industries are making noise. People use loudspeakers for personal functions, and neighbours are forced to bear the noise.

 

11. Do you think that there is more noise in people’s lives today than in the past?