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8:安静的地方1.Why is the countryside usually quieter than the city?The biggest contributors to noise pollution are population size and traffic, in other words, people make a lot of noise and cars make a lot of noise. For example, large metropolitan cities are very noisy places because there is always the sound of human activity, from early in the morning until late at night. People are talking, laughing, singing, eating, and generally enjoying themselves. It can be impossible to find a quiet moment. On top of this, there are so many cars and vehicles in the city that you can always hear the hum of engines and the honking of horns. The countryside has big open spaces with no people and no cars, and therefore it is much quieter than the cities.2. How easy it is to find somewhere quiet in large citiesWell, I would say that is it a monumentally difficult task to find somewhere quiet in large cities, but that isn"t to say it"s impossible. Most places in the city are noisy and full of people, it"s hard to find anywhere that isn"t full of commotion and noise, however some places are designed to be quiet. For example, every large city will have at least one, if not many, public libraries. Libraries are spaces that are designed and intended to be silent so that people can focus on their work and studies. Also, some major cities have large city- parks which can be very quiet in the early morning or the evening when few people are out and about. So, if you know where to look you can find quiet spaces in large cities.3. Do older people like quiet places more than younger people?I think that as people become older they grow a fondness for peace and quiet that most young people are not interested in. Young people are all about having fun and making noise. When you are young, you want to spend all your free time with you friends, going to cool bars and restaurants, having boisterous conversations, and laughing loads. However, as people get older, they have less energy and learn to enjoy the quieter things in life. This is why old people enjoy quiet cafes, museums, and libraries. With experience comes the understanding that sometimes it is best to be quiet and simply take life in.4. Are homes today noisier than in the past?When I think about it, I think many aspects of the modern world result in households being quieter than they would have been in the past. For example, nowadays when a family gets home in the evening, they will share a meal and then maybe watch TV together. Some families don"t even watch TV together and instead everyone is on their phones looking at TikTok or other social media. This makes people quiet and insular. ! think in the past, after dinner the household would chat together or play games together which would make a lot of noise as people laughed and had fun.5. Why do many people prefer to have some kind of noise [e.g.TV, radio, music] when they are studying or working?Background noise is low level sound that is not too distracting or engaging, it is very common for people to want some kind of background noise to be playing while they are studying or working. This is because some people find silence overwhelming.When a person tries to study in silence it is easy to get wrapped up in your own thoughts and to become anxious. Playing some kind of noise in the background keeps the mind occupied which makes it easier to focus on your work and stops people getting distracted by their own imaginations. So in short, background noise helps people focus.6. What are some problems that noisy neighbors can cause?It can be a nightmare when you live next to noisy neighbors because noise can be distracting and a nuisance in all sorts of ways. The most common issue is when neighbors are noisy during unsociable hours such as late at night. It is often the case that people struggle to sleep and end up very tired and stressed because their neighbors are making noise all through the night. However, noisy neighbors can also cause problems during the day. When at home you may be working on projects, hanging out with family, or just trying to relax and often loads of noise from your neighbors disrupts this and ruins your day.