Citizens Advice Bureau - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Expert on Cambridge IELTS 08 Academic Listening Test 6 · Part 2 · Questions 11–20
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Questions 11–12 Note Completion
Complete the notes on the Citizens Advice Bureau using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each gap.
11 a solicitor
suggest where you can find free legal advice
inform you whether you can get 12 to cover legal costs
Questions 13–14 Note Completion
Complete the notes on the police using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap
don't be aggressive
do not try to bribe police officers
ask plain-clothes police officers for 13
give your true name and address if asked
do not sign anything without a solicitor's 14
you can make one telephone call
Questions 15–16 Note Completion
Complete the following notes on illegal actions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap.
The following three things are illegal:
the possession of 15
the possession or 16 of drugs
disorderly conduct
Questions 17–20 Four Choices
Decide which FOUR of the following statements are true, according to the speaker.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q11 | recommend | They will be able to recommend a solicitor if you need one | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the Citizens Advice Bureau can suggest a suitable lawyer if you need legal help. Answer Explanation: The answer means to suggest or choose a good lawyer for someone. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "recommend" because the speaker explains what the Citizens Advice Bureau can do. Specifically, they state that the bureau can recommend a solicitor if a student needs one. |
| Q12 | legal aid | They will also be able to tell you whether you can claim legal aid to help pay for any court and legal fees | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that the Citizens Advice Bureau can inform you if you are eligible to receive money (called legal aid) to pay for lawyers and court expenses. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to government or official financial help given to people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer or court costs. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is supported by the speaker's statement about what the Citizens Advice Bureau can do. The speaker notes that they can tell you if you can claim "legal aid" to help pay for legal and court fees. In the notes, "inform you whether you can get" matches "tell you whether you can claim", and "to cover legal costs" corresponds to "to help pay for any court and legal fees". Therefore, "legal aid" perfectly fills the gap. |
| Q13 | form of identification | Three, if you are arrested by plain-clothes police officers, ask to see some form of identification | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript says that if police officers who are not wearing uniforms arrest you, you must ask them to show you proof of their identity. Answer Explanation: The answer means an official card or document (ID) that proves who someone is. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "form of identification" because the speaker lists important rules if you are arrested. For rule number three, she clearly says that if plain-clothes police officers arrest you, you should ask to see a "form of identification". This directly matches the note prompt: "ask plain-clothes police officers for [form of identification]". |
| Q14 | advice | Five, do not sign any statement until you have received advice from a solicitor | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript tells students that they should not sign any official paper or statement before talking to a lawyer and getting their guidance. Answer Explanation: The answer "advice" means helpful suggestions or guidance given by someone who knows about the law. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "advice" because the speaker lists important rules to follow if you are arrested. In rule number five, the speaker advises: "do not sign any statement until you have received advice from a solicitor." In the notes, the phrase "without a solicitor's advice" directly corresponds to "until you have received advice from a solicitor." |
| Q15 | offensive weapons / weapons | It is against the law to: possess offensive weapons | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that having or carrying dangerous items used for fighting or attacking is forbidden by law. Answer Explanation: The answer means items that can be used to hurt or attack someone, such as knives or guns. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "(offensive) weapons" because the speaker lists things that are illegal in this country. She specifically states, "It is against the law to: possess offensive weapons". In the notes, the phrase "the possession of" matches the verb "possess" from the audio. |
| Q16 | supply | possess or supply hard or soft drugs | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that it is against the law to have drugs or to give or sell them to others. Answer Explanation: The answer "supply" means to give, sell, or provide something to other people. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "supply" because the speaker lists things that break the law and mentions that it is illegal to "possess or supply" drugs. In the notes, the phrase "the possession or [gap] of drugs" directly matches this statement. |
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| Q20 | B / C / F / G | Do not be surprised if people arrange to meet in a bar or if events are held in a pub. But you are not obliged to drink alcohol if you do not want to - even if you are in a pub or at a party where everyone else is drinking. You can always ask for a non-alcoholic drink instead Let me repeat that in this country, it is illegal to use drugs, except under medical supervision Anyone over 18 years old can legally buy and consume alcoholic drinks in this country |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that planning meetings in bars is normal, choosing a non-alcoholic drink is always acceptable, drugs are illegal unless monitored by medical professionals, and a person must be over the age of 18 to buy alcohol. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the following four statements are true: people commonly plan to meet at bars, it is fine to order drinks without alcohol when you are at a bar, doctors can supervise or give drugs that are otherwise not allowed by law, and you have to be older than 18 to purchase alcoholic beverages. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed by different details in the talk: - For B: The speaker notes that individuals frequently meet up in bars ('arrange to meet in a bar'). - For C: The speaker clarifies that no one is forced to consume alcohol, and ordering a soft or non-alcoholic beverage ('non-alcoholic drink instead') is completely fine. - For F: The speaker mentions that taking drugs is against the law unless it happens with a doctor's care ('under medical supervision'). - For G: The speaker states that only people who are older than 18 ('over 18 years old') are legally allowed to purchase alcohol. |
Transcript
Good afternoon, everybody. My name is Sally Miller and I'm here to offer you some advice on legal matters whilst you are studying at this university. Happily, most international students complete their courses without running into any serious legal problems, but if you do find yourself involved in a legal dispute of any kind, ask for help. There are two options. First, contact the students' union or welfare officer. Even if they cannot help you directly, they should be able to advise you where to go for help. The second possibility is to contact the Citizens Advice Bureau in your area. You can find them in the local telephone directory. They will be able to recommend a solicitor if you need one, and tell you if there is a local law centre providing free legal advice. They will also be able to tell you whether you can claim legal aid to help pay for any court and legal fees.
Let me give you some basic information about the police. The police have the power to stop and search anyone who appears to be behaving in a suspicious manner. If you are arrested for any reason, even if you know it to be a wrong reason, remember a few very important things. One, don't be aggressive. Two, do not try to bribe the police officer. Three, if you are arrested by plain-clothes police officers, ask to see some form of identification. Four, give your true name and address if the officer asks you to. Lying to the police is a criminal offence. Five, do not sign any statement until you have received advice from a solicitor. There is always a solicitor on duty at every police station. Six, you will be entitled to make one telephone call. If you use this call to telephone a friend, urge your friend to contact someone from your university or from the students' union and get advice about what you should do next.
If you find yourself in trouble with the police, it is very important to get professional advice. Contact any of the following: your university welfare officer, the students' union at your university, your local Citizens Advice Bureau, a local law centre. If you are found guilty of an offence, it could seriously damage your position as an international student, so be sure to ask for help as early in the process as possible.
Remember: obey the local laws! The laws here may not be quite the same as in your own country. Here are a few examples of actions that are illegal here. It is against the law to: possess offensive weapons, e.g. knives, guns, chemical sprays used for personal defence even women are not allowed to carry sprays or other deterrents to protect themselves against possible assault - except for rape alarms, possess or supply hard or soft drugs, disturb the peace - this is called "disorderly conduct". This means that you can be arrested for being too noisy or rowdy.
A few words about drinking. In this country, it is perfectly acceptable for adults to drink alcohol in moderate amounts. For many people, drinking is an established part of their social life - "going out for a drink" is how they relax or spend time with friends. If you go to a party or visit people at home in the evening, your host will probably offer you a drink. Often a lot of university social life can revolve around drinking, especially for undergraduates. Do not be surprised if people arrange to meet in a bar or if events are held in a pub. But you are not obliged to drink alcohol if you do not want to - even if you are in a pub or at a party where everyone else is drinking. You can always ask for a non-alcoholic drink instead. And if you feel uncomfortable going to places that serve alcohol, explain this to your friends - there are lots of other places where you can meet. If you do choose to drink, remember that you should never drive a motor vehicle after drinking alcohol - it is dangerous and the police can impose serious penalties on you. Also remember that being drunk in public is not acceptable either, and the police can arrest you for it.
Drugs and alcohol can cause serious problems. Let me repeat that in this country, it is illegal to use drugs, except under medical supervision. But, if you do use illegal drugs and you develop a problem, there are organisations you can contact. Contact your students' union or your student counsellor. Anyone over 18 years old can legally buy and consume alcoholic drinks in this country, but if you think you might be drinking too much, get help and advice from your student counsellor or your doctor. Again, there are special organisations that can help you with drug and alcohol problems. Contact them.