OET FUTURE LAND

presents

OET EXAM TIPS

IN
WRITING
 IMPORTANT NOTICE

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THE ANSWER SHEET
 WRITING TIPS
 45 MINUTES
 5 MINS TO READ THE TASK (no writing on the paper)
 40 MINUTES TO ANSWER THE TASK
 ONE LETTER FOR REFERRING A PATIENT
 USE PENCILS ONLY (KEEP WITH YOU 5 PENICILS AT LEAST
AND TRY YOUR SHARPNER BEFORE THE EXAM)
 ANSWER IN THE SHEET
 WRITE 180-200 WORDS (+/- 10)
 USE THE TEMPLATE TO ORGANISE YOUR IDEAS
 ALWAYS PRACTICE IN THE ANSWER SHEETS AND TRY TO
FINISH THE TASK IN 35 MINUTES
 COUNT HOW MANY ROWS WOULD EQUAL TO 200 WORDS
 THE WRITING TIPS
 READ CORRECTED LETTERS
 SEEK LETTERS CORRECTION BY PROFESSIONAL
ENGLISH TEACHERS NOT BY DOCTORS (OET IS AN
ENGLISH EXAM NOT A MEDICAL EXAM)
 USE THE LONG TEMPLATE IN CASE OF SHORT NOTES
 MOST PROBABLY YOU WILL USE THE SHORT
TEMPLATE
 SELECT THE RELEVANT DATA
 THE WRITING TIPS
 Any paragraph should contain more than one sentence
 Avoid very long (run on) sentences
 Avoid writing in note form (paraphrase notes)
 Punctuation is extremely important
 Make sure that you use the single and the plural forms
in the correct way
 Do not forget to leave a line between each paragraph
Your performance is scored against five
criteria :
1.Overall Task Fulfillment
2.Appropriateness of Language
3.Comprehension of Stimulus
4.Linguistic Features (grammar and
cohesion)
5.Presentation Features (spelling,
punctuation and layout).
 Parts of the letter
1. Address
2. Introduction
3. Body 1: Social, family and medical history
4. Body 2: Previous visits
5. Body 3: Today visit
6. Conclusion
7. Salutation
 Address
Dr Future Land (Admitting Officer)
OET Specialist
YouTube Hospital
Newtown

27.03.2018

Dear Dr Land, (Dear Sir/Madam,)

Re: Mr(.) First Last DOB 01.01.1980

Other ways:
Re: Mr First Last, DOB 01/01/1980
Re: Mr First Last, aged 38 years (by calculation)
 Introduction
Mainly 2 sentences ( around 25 words) less details
Thank you for seeing Mrs Last, a 38-year-old physician,
(small indent)

whose features are (consistent with) (suggestive of) exam

syndrome. Your further management is highly appreciated.

I am writing to refer Mr Last, an 80-year-old physician,

(small indent)

who has recently developed examophobia. Your further

management would be highly appreciated.

Long template:
I am writing to refer Mr Last, a 38-year-old physician,
(small indent)

who is presenting with symptoms and signs suggestive of

exam syndrome. I would be grateful if you could manage his
condition as you think appropriate.
Body 1: Social, Family and Medical History
(Around 45 words) Mainly present
Mrs Last is married with two children. Regarding (In terms of
) her medical history, she suffers from vocabularies deficiency
for which she has been taking English courses. Please note,
(26)

Mr Last is widowed with two children. He has a medical

history of (His past medical history reveals that)
Mr. Last is single. His past medical history is unremarkable
apart from (disease) which has been managed accordingly.
Long template:
Mrs Last is married with two children. Her medical records
reveal that she has a long history of (disease) for which she
has been taking(medication). It is worth mentioning that the
patient has an allergy to (is allergic to). (34)
 Body 2: Previous visits
(Around 45 words) Mainly past
On 15/01/2018, Mr Last attended my surgery with
(presented with) a two-day history of… ; thus, he ….
One month later, he developed ……and ….Therefore,
he was prescribed … , but he noticed …. Later on, ...
You should use them properly:
Connectors
Compound and complex sentences
Active and passive sentences
Punctuations marks
Chronologically arranged
 Body 3: Today Visit
(Around 45 words) Mainly past
Today, Mrs Last complained of ... Therefore, ...

In addition to the previous notes:

Select the relevant data which would be
important for the person you are writing to.
 Conclusion
The yellow will not be counted
In view of the above, I am referring this patient for
further management of his/her condition. For any
queries, please contact me.
Long template:
My provisional diagnosis is…. I am therefore referring
this patient for further management and possible
(service). Should there be any queries, please do not
hesitate to contact me..
 Salutation
(small indent)Yours sincerely,
(small indent)Doctor

N.B it is possible to use Yours faithfully if you

start your letter with Dear Sir/Madam