Answer to Dictation 1
Listening to birds singing has a positive effect on our mental health.
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Answer to Dictation 2
Conversely noise from traffic is annoying and can increase our stress.
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The noise from traffic may reduce the positive effects of birdsong on our mood.
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Traffic noise affects the psychological benefits of natural soundscapes.
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She also suggested lowering speed limits near parks.
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They listened to nine different soundscapes of natural sounds and traffic noise.
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The people then answered questions about how relaxed and refreshed they felt.
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Even at low levels traffic noise reduced feelings of well-being.
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We need to investigate the impact of traffic noise on nature's sounds.
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Answer to Dictation 10
Identify more quiet outdoor spaces to help people who are feeling stressed.
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