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Part 4 of 4. Everyday life. In this part you will learn 7 key words for the Life in the UK test. For each word, you will hear a simple meaning, an example and a memory tip. At the end there are three quick questions.

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N H S

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The National Health Service, free care for most people.

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For example: The N H S was founded when Aneurin Bevan was Health Minister.

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Memory tip: N H S stands for National Health Service. Free care for most people.

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G P

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A family doctor.

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For example: People register with a local G P to get routine N H S treatment.

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Memory tip: A G P is your first stop for health care. Register with one.

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National Insurance

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A payment from earnings that helps pay for pensions and benefits.

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For example: National Insurance is taken from earnings to help pay for pensions and other state benefits.

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Memory tip: National Insurance comes out of your pay. It helps pay for pensions.

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council tax

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A local tax that pays for local services.

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For example: Councils use council tax to pay for local services.

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Memory tip: Council tax pays for local services, like rubbish collection.

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M O T

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A yearly safety test for older cars.

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For example: The M O T is an annual test of a vehicle's safety and emissions.

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Memory tip: An M O T is a yearly check-up for a car.

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bank holiday

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A public holiday.

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For example: Good Friday and Boxing Day are bank holidays.

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Memory tip: A bank holiday is a public holiday.

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solicitor or barrister

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Types of lawyer.

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For example: A solicitor gives legal advice. Barristers often argue in higher courts.

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Memory tip: Solicitors advise clients. Barristers often argue in higher courts.

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Quick review. Look at each word and say it out loud: N H S, G P, National Insurance, council tax, M O T, bank holiday, solicitor or barrister.

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Time for a quick quiz. Three questions about the words in this part. After each question, you will have five seconds to think.

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Question 1. What is the M O T? A. An annual test of a vehicle's safety and emissions. B. A kind of road tax. C. A driving licence. D. A traffic fine.

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The answer is A. An annual test of a vehicle's safety and emissions. Cars over three years old need an M O T every year.

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Question 2. Which type of tax is deducted from earnings to fund state benefits such as pensions? A. Road tax. B. Council tax. C. National Insurance. D. VAT.

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The answer is C. National Insurance. National Insurance contributions help fund state pensions and benefits.

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Question 3. What is a solicitor? A. A lawyer who gives legal advice. B. A court usher. C. A judge. D. A police officer.

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The answer is A. A lawyer who gives legal advice. Solicitors advise clients, while barristers often argue in higher courts.

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That is the end of this part. Try the sample questions on our website, and say each word out loud in English. Good luck with your study.