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a All the words in the list can be both nouns and regular verbs, and 2 The human voice
they describe sounds. Many of the words are onomatopoeic, (i.e. a Match the verbs and definitions.
they sound like the sound they describe). Listen to the sounds
and the words. giggle groan mumble scream sigh
sob stammer whisper yell
bang buzz click crash creak crunch drip hiss and then a loud .
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hoot hum rattle roar screech slam slurp sniff __scream__ to make a loud high
snore splash tap tick whistle cry because
you are hurt, frightened or excited
b Now complete the Sounds column with a word from the list. 2. __yell__ (at sb) to shout loudly, e.g.
Sounds because you are angry
1 This clock has a very loud . tick 3. __giggle__ (at sth) to laugh in a silly way
2 Don't ! Get a handkerchief and blow your nose. sniff 4. __whisper__ (to sb) to speak very quietly so
3 To download the new software just on the that other people can't hear what you are saying
'download' icon. click 5. __mumble__ to speak or say sth in a quiet voice
4 There was a as he jumped into the swimming pool. splash in a way that is not clear
5 Did you hear that ? It sounded like a gun. bang 6. __groan__ to make a long deep sound
6 I heard a floorboard and I knew somebody had because you are in pain or annoyed
come into the room. creak 7. __stammer__ to speak with difficulty, often
7 I lay there hearing the of a mosquito but 1 couldn't repeating sounds or words
see it anywhere. buzz 8. __sob__ to cry noisily, taking sudden
8 I hate people who at me when I slow down at sharp breaths
an amber light. hoot
9. __sigh__ to take in and then let out a long
9 When I'm nervous I often my fingers on the table. tap deep breath that can be heard, e.g. to show that
10 Don't your soup! Eat it quietly. slurp you are disappointed
11 The snake reared its head and gave an angry. hiss
12 Please turn the tap off properly otherwise it'll . drip b Answer the questions using one of the verbs above.
13 We could hear the of the crowd in the football What do people do,..?
stadium from our hotel. roar • when they are nervous (stammer)
14 Some of the players carried on playing because
they hadn't heard the . whistle • when they are terrified (scream)
15 I don't remember the words of the song, but I • when they lose their temper (yell)
can the tune, hum • when they are not supposed to be making a
16 Please don't the door. Close it gently. slam noise (whisper)
17 I heard the of their feet walking through the • when they speak without opening their mouth
crisp snow. crunch enough (mumble)
18 I can't share a room with you if you -I won't be • when they are relieved (sigh)
able to sleep. snore • when a player in their team misses a penalty
19 Every time a bus or lorry goes past, the windows . rattle (groan)
20 I heard the of brakes as the driver tried to stop screech, crash • when they are very unhappy about something
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