"外國生在倫敦夜排長龍"

倫敦是海外留學生世界首選的目的地之一，但倫敦政府卻不給方便，讓學生好好定下來適應環境。法律要求國際學生在到境七天內要向警方登記，但顯然地方官員無法處理這麼大的學生量。儘管辦事處正式開放的時間是早上六點半，學生卻從半夜起就開始在外頭排隊。天亮時，只有隊伍前方的少數人被允許入內，其他人則被打發離開，必須之後在晚上再回到這裡來碰運氣。一位法律系學生連續四天都來排隊卻無功而返，並表示：「顯然，這會打壞英國大學的聲譽。這不是唯一一個提供國際教育的國家──美國和加拿大就不會對外國學生這樣。」

對話範例：

(留學海外) 馬克是堤娜的爸爸。堤娜正要出發前往倫敦進修英語學習課程，而馬克正在幫她準備旅程。來聽聽他們的對話吧。

馬克：你都打包好了嗎？有記得帶需要的所有東西嗎？

堤娜：有啊。我的護照、學生簽證和課程註冊證明都帶在隨身行李內了。

馬克：也許我應該去幫你打理打理。我不想要你遇上文化衝擊。

堤娜：爸，你擔心太多了。我都十八歲了。如果我想要的話，在那連喝酒也是合法的。

馬克：我希望你不會這樣。我很慶幸你蘇阿姨同意照看你。

堤娜：我好興奮。她會帶我去看那些著名景點，像是大笨鐘、倫敦眼，還有最重要的哈羅德──倫敦最有名的百貨公司！

馬克：你好好玩但拜託不要花光我銀行帳戶的積蓄。還有記得你得在開始上課前到地方辦事處去向警方登記。

堤娜：我勢必要忍受整夜漫長等待的痛苦了。但至少我可以利用那段時間和蘇阿姨敘敘舊。

(Education) Foreign Students Queue through the Night in London

London is one of the worlds leading destinations for overseas students, but the government is not making it easy for them to settle in. International students are required by law to register with the police within 7 days of their arrival, but it is becoming apparent that the local officials are not able to handle the large number of students. Even though the office officially opens at 6:30am, students start to queue outside at midnight. When morning comes, only some people at the front of the line are allowed in, while the rest are turned away and have to return later that night to try their luck again. One law student, who had spent the past four days in line with no success, commented, Obviously, this will damage British universities reputation. This isnt the only country that offers international education V the US and Canada do not treat foreign students like this.

Dialogue Example:

(Studying abroad) Mark is Tinas father. Tina is leaving for an English learning course in London and Mark is helping her prepare for her trip. Lets listen to their conversation.

Mark: Are you all packed? Did you remember to bring everything you need?

Tina: Yes. I have my passport, student visa and course registration confirmation letter in my carry-on luggage.

Mark: Maybe I should go and help you settle in. I dont want you to experience culture shock.

Tina: Dad, you worry too much. I am 18 years old. It is even legal for me to drink beer there if I wanted to.

Mark: I hope you wont. Im glad that Aunt Sue agreed to keep an eye on you.

Tina: Im so excited. She is going to bring me to see famous sites like the Big Ben, London Eye and most importantly, Harrods V the most famous department store in London!

Mark: Enjoy yourself but please dont empty out my bank account. And remember you have to go to the local office to register with the police before you can attend your classes.

Tina: Im going to be miserable waiting in line all night long. But at least I can use the time to catch up with Aunt Sue.

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