Listening for ielts 7 Unit 1

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Listening for IELTS
even if you are buying only a few items. Baskets and trolleys are likely to be found in the larger food 
shops. This system is less likely to apply if you are buying clothing and in this case you may have to take 
your purchases or to ask a shop assistant, but you should still never put anything into your own pockets 
or bag until it has been paid for.
Always try to obtain a receipt for your purchases. Some shops do not provide these as a matter of 
course, but it does no harm to insist. 
Unit 5
: Listening Activity No. 11 
Sally
: In recent years, more and more foreign students have been coming to the UK to study, but when 
they first arrive many students are unsure of the formalities they have to follow and even where to go 
for help. So we have Allan McLean from the British Council here today to offer some advice. Allan, first 
of all, where do overseas students get help when they have problems at college?
Allan
: Well, the Welfare Office of the Student Union can provide students with information and advice 
on all aspects of college life and living in the UK. The college will also have a counsellor for overseas 
students who will specifically look after the interest of foreign students. They can also put you in touch 
with overseas students' societies and organizations which are often run by overseas students. So, as you 
can see, there's quite an extensive support service for the students, and new arrivals shouldn't feel they 
have to tackle problems alone.
Sally_:_Indeed._So_what_formalities_should_students_coming_from_abroad_complete_upon_first_arriving_Allan'>Sally
: Indeed. So what formalities should students coming from abroad complete upon first arriving?
Allan
: One important thing is to register with the police. The stamp which will have been put in the 
student's passport by the immigration officer indicates whether or not they are required to register with 
the police. If you are from the European Community or the Commonwealth, or if you intend to stay in 
the United Kingdom for less than six months, you should not have to register with the police.
Sally
: So not all overseas students have to register with the police, but if you are not from an EEC or 
Commonwealth country, presumably you must register.
Allan
: That's right. If you are required to register with the police you must do so within seven days of 
arrival in Britain. You might also inform the police every time you change your address while you are in 
the United Kingdom.