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Question
Sit quietly for some time. Close your eyes and listen carefully to all the sounds that you hear. Can you guess what sounds they are, who or what is making that sound? Note down what you heard.
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Solution
Honking of vehicles, screeching of tyres, chirping of birds, ringing of the bell of the cycle, rustling of the leaves, whistle of the cooker, cawing of the crows, whirring of the fan, ringing of the door bell, shouting of children playing, flute seller playing the flute, chanting of prayers, banging of doors, noise of the aeroplane, ringing of the telephone, call of the hawkers, loud volume of the television, loud talk of people, songs being played.
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