Describe a Place Where There Was a Lot of Noise - IELTS Cue Card

People living in cities or urban areas are prone to noise these days due to all the traffic, cars and hustle. It is common knowledge that people go to popular but noisy places to celebrate their special occasions. A similar incident happened to me as well where I was in a place with a lot of noise.

This incident happened at one of my friend’s birthday parties. His family members and friends decided to throw a surprise party. It was a well-planned surprise with loudspeakers, a music system, food, a birthday cake and more.

The birthday party was arranged in an open farmhouse near his house. The place was beautiful, with lots of greenery around. In addition, the property itself was pretty as well.

As I mentioned earlier as well, there was a lot of noise because it was a birthday party and everyone wanted my friend to have a good time as he is a music fanatic and enjoys music at every celebration. 

When my friend entered the party, the music started on the loudspeakers, at that time, I was also enjoying the loud music. There were no issues with the loud music as the property where we were celebrating his birthday was a bit secluded and did not disturb anyone. 

My friend and I, being responsible citizens, did not want to disturb anyone’s peace and took all the safety measures beforehand. Therefore, the experience was a good one overall and no one in the close vicinity was disturbed by it either. 

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Noise has become a part of people’s lives in cities or towns. Nowadays, city life has become a saying because of how busy and noisy it has become. In this context, I have an experience of a place with a lot of noise.

This was an incident when I was in 10th standard. My house is near a garden where a lot of parties and events keep on happening. It was during my board exams. That was also the time of marriages and likely the garden was being used for that, but we have recently been aware of the noise policy, which restricted the use of loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am.

This incident happened in Delhi during the months of April and May. These are the months of marriages again, and Delhi is a popular place where many weddings occur. 

There was a pre-wedding function in this garden. Everyone knows that prior permission is necessary to use loudspeakers after 10 p.m., which this particular family did not obtain.

As a student having an exam, it was getting difficult for me to study for the exam the next day. I went to the wedding and politely asked to reduce the volume so that I could study and their wedding festivities would not get spoiled as well. But they talked rudely to me, so I asked the authorities whether they had permission or not. It turned out they did not have any. 

Then, I informed the authorities about the situation and they handled the whole situation. The loudspeakers were shut completely.

To conclude, one does not get much bothered by noise when it does not hamper one's daily activities or cause harm in any way. In this particular situation, it was causing issues for me and I could not have put my exam at stake for someone’s enjoyment.

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Question: What issues might arise if a large group goes out together?

Answer: The hardest things to do when we go out in a group are to coordinate and communicate with others since there are too many people there, which makes it hard to manage, and everyone is busy with their own jobs and festivities. Because of this, when there is a large group, it may be difficult to get along, celebrate and spend time together.

Question- Why do people enjoy going to noisy venues like restaurants and bars when they are aware of how noisy they are?

Answer- In certain cases, people don't mind the loudness because they want to celebrate and rejuvenate. Individuals want to be among a group that is enjoying life, eating food and dancing when they are feeling worried or upset since these sorts of images truly uplift individuals during trying or depressing times.

Question- Where does the noise come from in cities?

Answer- Urban areas are noisy due to a variety of factors, including industrial zones, congested traffic, celebrations of various festivals and holidays and revelries. When a large number of people get together, noise is produced.

Question: Do you believe that cities will become noisier in the future?

Answer: No, in fact I think that the city will become quieter and more serene in the future due to industry control and the usage of electric cars. Since people are already aware of noise pollution and don't feel well in today’s environment, I don't think that cities will get any noisier in the future.

Question: Do you believe that people's lives today are more noisy than they were in the past?

Answer: Technology and the faster pace of life have undoubtedly contributed to the increased noise level in the modern world, while in the past, people would have utilised more traditional ways to express their delight in a more restrained way.

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