G9U4 Explaining rules and regulations

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Unit4 Health and Safety

Explaining rules and regulations

Vocabulary Rules,regulations and laws

JAKE:Oh,man,This is gonna be awesome.

SIMON:Burgers taste so much better when they've been barbecued.

JAKE:Yup.That's a fact.

SIMON:I'll get it.

HELEN:Simon price?

SIMON:Uh,yeah,And you are?

HELEN:My name's Helen Banks.I'm the new apartment manager.

SIMON:Oh,hi!Uh,is there a problem?

HELEN:yes,I'm afraid there is.Can I come in?

HELEN:It's been brought to my attention that you're having a barbecue.

HELEN:Did you not get our email with the new apartment regulations?

SIMON:Uh,no.Don't think I saw that one.

HELEN:Well,you should read these emails in the future.There's now a regulation against cooking on the balconies.

JAKE:Seriously?

HELEN:Yes.It's just now allowed.Actually,it's a city law now,also.It's because of safety concerns.

SIMON:I see.Un,is there any way we can just finish our barbecue today,and then...

HELEN:I'm sorry.I'd really to help you,but it's prohibited.There's actually a $200 fine.

SIMON:Okay.I understand.My roommate and I will put the barbenue out right away.

HELEN:Thank you.You know,sometimes rules are there to keep people safe.You can't just go starrting fires anywhere you want.

SIMON:Yes,yes,I understand.We will put the barbecue out right away.Thank you for your time.

JAKE:Oh,My Burgers.

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Rules and regulations

We are affected by laws, rules and regulations every day of our lives.

One of the rules is that nobody can be in the office after 8 p.m.

There are so many government regulations for driving a car.

It's important to understand the laws of a country that you're visiting.

Use these words and phrases to talk about laws:

In my country, it's still legal to talk on the phone while driving.

Smoking in bars and restaurants is illegal in my city.

Driving over 30 miles per hour downtown is against the law.

He had to pay a fine for driving without his seatbelt on.

Use these words and phrases to talk about things you can and can't do:

Swimming is not allowed here because of safety concerns.

Riding a motorcycle without a helmet is prohibited by law.

Use of cellphones during the flight is not permitted.


Pool rules and regulations

Running is not allowed in pool area.
Alcohol and cigarettes in pool area are prohibited by law.
It is illegal for anyone under the age of 3 to use the pool.
City law does not allow children under the age of 14 without parents.

Please contact the lifeguard if you have any safety concerns .


Startign a business is difficult,with all the rules and regulations.

She had to pay a fine for riding her motocycle without a helmet.

Starting a fire in the forest is prohibited by law.

In my country,It's legal to start driving at the age of the 16.

My manager seems to have a rule for everything at work.

The new laws are due to safety concerns.

Texting while you're driving is againse the law.

Expressions Talking about rules and regulations

It's been brought to my attention ...

Did you not get our email?

There's now a regulation against ...

It's a city law.

There's actually a $200 fine.

Rules are there to keep people safe.

You can't just go starting fires.

Talking about rules and regulations

Use these expressions to bring a rule or regulation to someone's attention:

It's been brought to my attention that you've been smoking on the balcony.

Did you not receive the new office rules?

There's now a regulation against smoking anywhere in the building.

It's a new city law.

Use must to express strong obligation and mustn't to say that something is not allowed:

You must follow the new office rules.

You mustn't smoke on the balcony.

Here are some more expressions for talking about rules and regulations:

There's a $50 fine for not wearing a seatbelt.

The rules are there to protect people.

You can't just smoke anywhere you want.

I'm sorry, but it's not allowed.

Move the text to the correct gap.

OFFICER: Good afternoon.
DRIVER: Good afternoon, officer. What did I do?
OFFICER: I saw you talking on your phone while driving.
DRIVER: Well, I, um …. It was a very important call.
OFFICER: I'm sorry , but it's just not allowed . The law says that you cannot use your phone while driving. This law is there to protect you and other drivers.
DRIVER: I'm very sorry. It won't happen again.
OFFICER: Normally, it's a $100 fine , but I'm going to give you a warning .
DRIVER: Thank you very much. It won't happen again.
OFFICER: Just remember, you mustn't use your phone while driving.  
DRIVER: OK. I promise it won't happen again.

Expressions Politely turning down requests

Yes, I'm afraid there is.

I'm sorry.

I'd really like to help you, but ...

Politely turning down requests

If you're in a position of authority, you might have to turn down someone's request or explain rules to them.

A: That's crazy! Why can't I smoke here?
B: I'm sorry, but that's the law.

Use these other expressions to turn down requests politely:

I'm afraid that's just not possible.

I'd really like to help you, but I don't make the rules.

Unfortunately, there's nothing I can do.

Culture note: Whether the person you're talking to is polite or not, it's always a good idea to remain polite yourself.

beachgoer 去海滩的人
lifeguard 救生员

LIFEGUARD: Excuse me, sir. I'm sorry, but alcohol is not allowed on the beach.
BEACHGOER: What? What do you mean? I'm just drinking a beer.
LIFEGUARD: And beer is alcohol. The law says that no alcohol is allowed on public beaches.
BEACHGOER: Well, let me just finish my beer then.
LIFEGUARD: I'm afraid that's not possible, sir. You need to give it to me.
BEACHGOER: Aww, come on! Let me just finish my beer.
LIFEGUARD: I'd really like to help you, sir, but unfortunately there's nothing I can do.
BEACHGOER: All right, here – take it. Stupid rules.
LIFEGUARD: Have a nice day, sir.
BEACHGOER: Yeah. Whatever.

Everyone must shower before going into the pool.

It's due to safety concerns.

I'd really like to help you, but I can't.

I'm afraid that's impossible.

Final Task Explaining rules and regulations

You are helping out at an outdoor swimming pool in your local community. A man asks you to explain some of the rules and regulations. Be helpful and polite, while making sure the rules are clearly explained. Listen and record the correct response.