Learn by Listening Level 2

[00:00.52]Being a Good Citizen|[00:03.50] Every society has laws that regulate the way people behave.|[00:07.54] A good citizen should obey laws.|[00:10.28] However, there is more to being a good citizen|[00:12.96] than merely obeying laws.|[00:15.01] There are many other things that people can do|[00:17.56] to make their society a pleasant one for every person.|[00:20.79] One way to be a good citizen|[00:22.85] is to be polite in everyday activities.|[00:26.02] For example, when passing through a door,|[00:29.01] a considerate person will hold the door open|[00:31.68] for a person who is close behind.|[00:34.11] Holding doors open is especially important|[00:37.09] when someone is carrying a heavy load.|[00:39.40] Being a good citizen is very important|[00:42.32] when travelling on the roads and streets.|[00:44.87] Pedestrians, bicyclists, and car drivers|[00:47.98] should all follow the rules of the road.|[00:50.72] Bicyclists should yield to pedestrians,|[00:53.64] and car drivers should yield|[00:55.88] to both bicyclists and pedestrians.|[00:58.87] Drivers should also allow other drivers|[01:01.23] to merge into their lanes.|[01:03.28] Also, drivers should avoid honking their horns|[01:06.52] except when this is necessary.|[01:08.63] A good citizen will also avoid doing things|[01:11.24] that interfere with others.|[01:13.11] For example, a considerate person|[01:15.54] does not smoke cigarettes in areas|[01:17.53] where this might irritate others.|[01:19.58] Also, a polite person avoids playing music so loudly|[01:22.94] that other people will be annoyed.|[01:25.55] And of course, a good citizen|[01:27.60] avoids littering or making a mess.|[01:30.28] Other ways of being a good citizen involve greater effort.|[01:34.01] Some people serve their community|[01:36.13] by doing volunteer work of some kind.|[01:38.43] Other people help by donating money to a charity.|[01:41.29] Another way to serve the community is to donate blood.|[01:45.27] Blood donors are needed|[01:46.95] so that there will be enough blood available to help people|[01:49.25] who are sick or injured.|[01:51.25] Being a good citizen is very helpful for the community,|[01:54.66] and it also gives a feeling of satisfaction and pride!