Listening for ielts 7 Unit 1

Listening for IELTS
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If you drive in Britain, you should remember to drive on the left and overtake on the right. The 
wearing of seat belts is compulsory for the driver and front-seat passengers. Now let's talk about the full 
details of Britain's road regulations. A copy of the Highway Code can be obtained from offices of the 
Automobile Association (AA) or Royal Automobile Club (RAC) at most ports of entry. These two motoring 
organizations can also provide plenty of helpful information to all motorists. Contact AA - telephone is 
01-8547373, 24-hour service. RAC telephone is 0304 204256, 24-hour service. 
For something more serious, telephone operators will give you the telephone number and address of 
a local doctor's surgery. Alternatively, you can go to the casualty department of any general hospital or, 
in the case of severe emergency, dial 999. 999 is free. Remember, unless you belong to a European 
Community country, or one with which the UK has reciprocal health arrangements, you will be charged 
for the full cost of medical treatment in Britain, except in the case of accidents or emergencies requiring 
out-patients treatment only. It would therefore be wise to take out full medical insurance before leaving 
home.
Unit 6
: Listening Activity No. 4 
Chris
: Hi there, Alison. How are you getting on with your tutorial paper?
Alison
: Oh, I haven't finished yet. Chris, could you tell me how Parliament makes new laws? This may 
help for my tutorial next week.
Chris
: OK, I'd be glad to help. You know, new laws can start in either the House of Lords or the Home of 
Commons. They are usually proposed by the Government although they may be proposed by ordinary 
members. A law which is being proposed is called a "bill" until it is passed; then it becomes an "act" of 
Parliament.