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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #33262 Noise

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We don't have any databases on this sort of information. As well as that, these records of sound levels take no account of the fact that people vary in their of noise-so someone like me with years of working in acoustics might be very different from you in that regard. But anyway, even though these noise maps are fairly they've been useful in providing information and awareness. That noise matters. We need to deal with it and so it's a political matter. And that's important-we need rules and , because noise can cause all sort of problems. Those of you who are city-dwellers know that things go on 24 hours a day.

regulations spreading crude telltale perceptions raising taking

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Correct answer: perceptions
Explanation: The word 'perceptions' fits grammatically as it is a noun that refers to the way individuals interpret or understand noise. This aligns with the context of discussing how different people experience sound levels differently.
Meaning: 'Perceptions' refers to the way someone thinks about or understands something, in this case, noise.
Wrong options:
telltale: The term 'telltale' is an adjective that describes something revealing or indicating, which does not fit as it cannot describe a person's understanding of noise.
raising: 'Raising' is a gerund that implies an action of increasing something, which does not fit the context of describing how people understand noise.
regulations: 'Regulations' is a noun referring to rules or laws, which does not relate to the subjective experience of noise.
taking: 'Taking' is a gerund that implies an action but does not relate to the understanding or interpretation of noise.
crude: 'Crude' is an adjective that describes something in a raw or unrefined state, which does not fit as it does not describe a mental process.
spreading: 'Spreading' is a gerund that implies the action of extending something, which does not relate to the understanding of noise.
Correct answer: crude
Explanation: The word 'crude' is an adjective that describes something as being in a raw or unrefined state. This fits the context of noise maps being basic or not fully developed, which is implied in the sentence.
Meaning: 'Crude' means rough or not well developed, indicating that the noise maps are not sophisticated.
Wrong options:
telltale: 'Telltale' is an adjective that indicates something revealing, which does not fit the context of describing the quality of noise maps.
raising: 'Raising' is a gerund that implies an action of increasing something, which does not fit as it does not describe the quality of the maps.
regulations: 'Regulations' is a noun referring to rules or laws, which does not relate to the description of noise maps.
taking: 'Taking' is a gerund that implies an action but does not describe the quality of noise maps.
perceptions: 'Perceptions' is a noun that refers to understanding or interpretation, which does not fit as it does not describe the maps themselves.
spreading: 'Spreading' is a gerund that implies the action of extending something, which does not relate to the quality of noise maps.
Correct answer: raising
Explanation: The word 'raising' is a gerund that indicates the action of increasing awareness. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the effect of the noise maps on public consciousness.
Meaning: 'Raising' means to increase or elevate something, in this case, awareness about noise issues.
Wrong options:
telltale: 'Telltale' is an adjective that indicates something revealing, which does not fit as it does not describe an action related to awareness.
crude: 'Crude' is an adjective that describes something in a raw state, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
regulations: 'Regulations' is a noun referring to rules or laws, which does not relate to the action of increasing awareness.
taking: 'Taking' is a gerund that implies an action but does not relate to the act of increasing awareness.
perceptions: 'Perceptions' is a noun that refers to understanding or interpretation, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
spreading: 'Spreading' is a gerund that implies the action of extending something, which does not relate to the act of increasing awareness.
Correct answer: regulations
Explanation: The word 'regulations' is a noun that refers to rules or laws that govern behavior. It fits contextually as it emphasizes the need for formal rules to manage noise issues.
Meaning: 'Regulations' refers to official rules or laws that control how something is done, in this case, noise management.
Wrong options:
telltale: 'Telltale' is an adjective that indicates something revealing, which does not fit as it does not describe a necessary component for managing noise.
raising: 'Raising' is a gerund that implies an action of increasing something, which does not fit as it does not describe a rule or law.
crude: 'Crude' is an adjective that describes something in a raw state, which does not fit as it does not relate to rules or laws.
taking: 'Taking' is a gerund that implies an action but does not relate to the concept of regulations.
perceptions: 'Perceptions' is a noun that refers to understanding or interpretation, which does not fit as it does not describe rules or laws.
spreading: 'Spreading' is a gerund that implies the action of extending something, which does not relate to the concept of regulations.

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