Read the following passage and choose the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Write your answer (A B, C, or D) on your answer sheet EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION  

  In general, there are three major effects of noise pollution. Firstly, long exposure to noise will (28) ______ people's eardrum, which may result in a permanent hearing loss. Secondly, excessive noise affect aquatic animals in one way (29) ______ another. For example, noise pollution is (30) ______ a lot of injuries and deaths to whales. Thirdly, health effects of noise (31) ______ anxiety and stress. Some people are stressed and tired because they listen to loud music (32) ______ karaoke bars every day. In short, the consequences can be very worrying.                          (Adapted from: http://eschooltoday.com)

Firstly, long exposure to noise will (28) ______ people's eardrum, which may result in a permanent hearing loss