UNIT 5
Poem
Fire Work
Night
Enid Blyton
Warm up
How does noise pollution affect people,
animals and birds?
Old Age Home
People will suffer from hearing impairment, sleep disturbances, cardiovascular disturbances, disturbances in mental health and impaired task performance.
Animals
Noise pollution affects animals by the way of a reduction in feeding patterns, hearing problems, reproduction problems, reduction in production and behavioural changes.
Birds
Heath defects such as stunted growth, issues with their reproduction will be caused for birds. The ability to hear predators will be jeopardized.
Glossary
bang (n) – a sudden loud, sharp noise
yelp (v) – a short, sharp cry,especially
of pain or alaram
trembling (v) – to shake slightly/ short
movements, as from fear
rushing (v) – moving with urgent haste
/ fast
couch(n) – a type of high bed/ sofa
crouch (v) – adopt a position where
the knees are bent and upper body is brought forward and down
kennel (n) – a small shelter for a dog
fright (n) – a sudden intense feeling
of fear
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