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湖南专用 2013届高中新课标英语二轮总复习 专题训练卷含解析五 (1) (原创)In cities, the ever-present dull background roar (轰鸣) of planes, cars, machinery and voices is a fact of life. There is no escape from it and I was beginning to be driven mad by it. In an attempt to recapture some peace, I travelled to a temple, a small poor house and a mine 2km underground — all very quiet but not the holy place of silence. The one place I was most excited about visiting was the anechoic (无回声的) hall. Ironically, far from being peaceful, most people find its perfect quiet upsetting. Being deprived of the usual sounds can result in fear