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Selasa, 12 Maret 2013

Toeful Reading Lesson 27



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            Noise,commonly defined as unwanted sound,is another environmental pollutant. Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a byproduct of our advancing technology causes physical and psychological harm and detracts from the quality of life for those who are exposed to it .
            Unlike the eye , the ear has no lid . therefore noise penetrates without protection. Loud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism , including human beings. In response , heartbeat ang respiration accelerate . In fact , there is a general increase in functioning brought about by the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear .
            Because noise is unavoidable in a complex , industrial society , we are constantly responding in the same ways that we would respond to danger. Recently , researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well- being , causing damage not hearing loss is America's number one nonfatal health problem , but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise as well. In addition , the psychic effect of noise is very important . Nervousness , irritability , tension and anxiety increase , affecting the quality of rest during sleep , and the efficiency of activities during waking hours .

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