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作者: 叶凝云 时间: 2013-5-18 16:20
标题: How noisy is 'too noisy'?
本帖最后由叶凝云于 2013-6-2 23:15 编辑

http://http-ws.bbc.co.uk.edgesuite.net/mp3/learningenglish/2013/05/6min_noise_tolerance_web_130509_6min_noise_tolerance_audio_au_bb.mp3
The Gielgud Theatre was named after British actor Sir John Gielgud, famous for his Shakespearean roles.

How much noise can you stand?

If you're at the cinema or the theatre, noises from outside can stop you from enjoying the performance.

A British actress, dressed as Queen Elizabeth II, shouted at some noisy drummers who were interrupting her play.

In this programme Jennifer and Rob discuss noise tolerance and people's reaction to actress Dame Helen Mirren's angry outburst.

This week's question:

According to an EU publication, what percentage of people in Europe are exposed to road traffic noise levels which are higher than 55 dB?

a) 40%

b) 50%

c) 60%

Vocabulary

to tolerate

to put up with

disturbing

unsettling or bothering

interrupted

stopped (in the middle of doing something)

scolded

told off

to give someone a piece of your mind

to tell someone angrily what you think

standing ovation

a period of clapping from an audience on their feet

gutsy

showing courage

hilarious

very funny

steaming with rage

extremely angry

punters

members of the public or customers

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作者: rogan 时间: 2013-5-18 17:31
如果能有文字就更好了，有的地方听不明白

作者: rogan 时间: 2013-5-18 17:40

作者: 叶凝云 时间: 2013-5-18 21:55
全文的全部内容在下面的四张图片中

作者: 叶凝云 时间: 2013-5-18 21:56
我也不知道为什么我不能传pdf文件，总是出错(⊙o⊙)…

作者: rogan 时间: 2013-5-18 23:16
用金山附件或者把图片放到poco，然后用网络图片添加

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