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WorksheetsS3-T4-W2-L1: That's so annoying
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 7mins
The students were so distracted by the construction noise that they didn’t do as well as expected on their exam.
unable to concentrate
fearful of
The distant car alarm was so loud it seemed like it was nearby.
far away
unusual
Some people are better at blocking out repetitive noises than others.
happening occasionally
happening again and again
The noise from the stadium irritated the families that wanted to sleep.
excited
annoyed
Initially, the sound didn’t bother us. After a few hours, it did though.
at first
slowly
The sound was unpredictable. No one knew when it would start or stop.
changing slowly
changing in unexpected ways
Most people are sensitive to loud sounds, and try to avoid them.
have an interest in
feel the effect strongly
The bell continued ringing. The students wondered when it would cease.
stop completely
increase slowly
Complete the sentences using the words in Task 1 (SB - p. 154)
I’m beginning to get a little (a) by that car alarm.
Complete the sentences using the words in Task 1 (SB - p. 154)
I don’t like working at home. It’s too easy to get (a)
Complete the sentences using the words in bold from Exercise 1 (SB - p.154)
(a) ,we enjoyed waking up to birdsong, but it soon became annoying.
Complete the sentences using the words in bold from Exercise 1 (SB - p.154)
Dogs are more (a) high-frequency sounds than people are.
Complete the sentences using the words in bold from Exercise 1.
At night I can hear the (a) noise of traffic on the freeway.
Complete the sentences using the words in bold from Exercise 1 (SB - p.154)
Car alarms are really annoying. I think it’s because they’re so (a)
Complete the sentences using the words in bold from Exercise 1 (SB - p.154)
Lightning is (a) , which is one of the things that makes it so dangerous.
Complete the sentences using the words in bold from Exercise 1 (SB - p.154)
The company was forced to (a) construction after locals complained about noise levels.
