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Many of us live in the city.
For us to be able to coexist as a society
we need rules which sometimes force us to do things
and other times forbid us from doing something.
There are valuable art master pieces at a museum...
and there are also rules to preserve these master pieces
so people can peacefully contemplate them.
Inside the museum it is forbidden to take photos
to have the mobile phone on
to carry a backpack or to bring a tripod.
Look, there is an ashtray by the door because you can't smoke inside.
It is also forbidden to take photos with a flash
To bring an umbrella, to bring purses or to bring in food.
When people go to the beach, they want to be relaxed on the sand
and to enjoy the sun and the water.
It is important that people don't disturb others.
There is a sign saying that bringing dogs is not allowed
or using soap on the showers or camping, or driving in vehicles
or playing loud music.
It is also compulsory for boats to be at least 200 metres away from the coast.
This park is very well kept.
The city council not only takes care of it
but also people take care of it and does not damage it.
Grass is well looked after because you can't play football on it.
Having dogs on a leash is compulsory
It is forbidden to step on the grass
The owners must pick up their dogs' poo and anybody carrying any rubbish
must use the waste bins.
Dogs can't be off their leash.
What a beautiful lake!
Let's take a look at those signs.
They say you shouldn't drink the water nor swim.
There is a bin over there to dispose the rubbish.
You must be quiet in a hospital, you mustn't shout or make noise.
And of course don't smoke.
The underground is a mean of transport used by thousands of people every day.
And logically, there aren't enough seats for everyone.
That is why in each car, there are reserved seats.
These seats must be given to passengers who deserve special attention.
Who are these people? Well those who walk with crutches
women carrying a baby in their arms
elderly people and pregnant women.
Anybody can sit on these seats
but if any of these people came They would have to stand up and give them their seat.
Escalators are very comfortable but they can also be dangerous.
It is not allowed to sit on the steps.
It is also not allowed to leave suitcases or purses on the steps
you must hold it with your hands.
It is not allowed to step off the step.
And its use is forbidden to people on wheel chairs
or those carrying baby push chairs.
People can walk peacefully on this place.
I would love to take a ride on my bicycle.
Let's see what the sign says.
It is forbidden to play football, to roll skate, to have dogs off the leash and to ride bicycles.
Gosh, well it is forbidden!
There are road works in the middle of the road.
Workers use heavy machinery and dangerous objects.
In order to make their job safer
it is essential to respect these rules.
It is vital to wear protective gear such as a helmet, goggles, gloves
or boots.
And trespassing is forbidden to everybody but authorized people or vehicles.
Traffic regulations make driving safe and accident free.
In the city, cars must drive at a maximum speed of 50 kilometres an hour.
On the motorway it is not allowed to drive above 120 kilometres an hour.
And on the motorways near Barcelona you must not go above 80 kilometres an hour.
Look at the traffic sign. We can't go there, all cars are coming.
Stopping is compulsory since the traffic light is red.
You can't make a right.
But it is compulsory to go straight ahead or to make a left.
We will do it when the traffic light is green.
It is forbidden to park beside the container.
What could happen if you did it?
Well the lorry will take your car.
So, thanks to these rules life is safer and living
all together is easier for us.
Goodbye, see you soon.
(English translation by Carolina Taboada)