11.   The gurgling noise was the rattling of Thomas trying to breathe through a restricted windpipe.

12.   The noise was ear-splitting as grenades landed all around us.

13.   The noise was like thunder breaking in uninterrupted waves.

14.   The only noise was the distant rumble of traffic on the coastal road.

15.   The tell-tale noises were close, but so was the winning post - or was it?

16.   There must be no noise in the school while examinations are in progress.

17.   There was a noise in the room, like the breathing of some large animal.

18.   There was a noise outside, and Bill reached for his flashlight.

19.   There was little noise from outside the windows and we appeared cut off from the city and from civilian life in general.