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HELPFUL TIPS THEME 6

3 B
Read the passage and fi nd out whether the writer is of the same opinion as you or not.

Most may see them as boundaries of personal liberty, but the truth
does not say that. It’s rules and regulations that make it possible for
us to enjoy our rights as individuals.

Rules and regulations may sometimes be boundaries as well as
guides and insurance against damages. That depends on how we
take it. They are boundaries for disrespectful, unlawful, illegal actions
or people as there are punishments for them. They are guides for order if you want to do things in a respectful way
and to avoid danger and threats such as a road sign telling you to slow down because there is a school ahead. It is
there to protect pupils and you from an accident. “In a world with billions of people, we cannot rely on jungle laws.
It would be the world for the stronger, then. Some men would come and put you out of your beautiful house just
because they are stronger than you. Or, we would hire our own super men to protect our belongings and rights.”
says Sociologist Mary Hingis of Oklahoma, and she advises: “We should see rules and regulations like life jackets
on a boat, like railings by the stairs.” Then, things will be easier. If someone comes to you and says “Sorry. You
mustn’t smoke here or you are not allowed to take pictures.” you shouldn’t see it as a boundary of your liberty.
Instead, you should keep calm and remember that the rule is there to prevent damage from smoke or to protect
a historical work from damage from the fl ashlight. Similarly, you should think that you will have a safe fl ight when
security people remind you that you have to take off your coat and belt at an airport gate.

You should also pay your taxes on time, as they are sources of income for the state. Without a powerful state
organization, rules, regulations and laws will not run effectively. You shouldn’t do it just because you have to do it,
but because it’s for your good, for justice and your individual rights.
Today, modern societies have created their rules and regulations for many fi elds of life. However, if you have no idea
or knowledge about a rule or regulation, you should remember that your action should not damage others and nature.
After all, all are for people and nature’s good.

3 C
Take a quick look at the text and fi ll in the table below.

Rule and Regulation Purpose

Slow down, school ahead. To protect the driver and pupils from an accident.

3 D
Read the text and underline the expressions that are used to give advice.

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