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1 Kaplan Strategies & Practice Set 1 21
2 Kaplan Practice Test 25 35
3 Sample Test 1 37 47
4 Sample Test 2 49 59
5 Practice Test 1 61 71
6 Practice Test 2 74 85
7 Practice Test 3 88 98
8 Practice Test 5 101 111
9 E2language Test I 113 121
10 E2language Test II 123 131
11 E2language Test III 133 141
12 OET Online Test 1 143 149
13 OET Online Test 2 151 157
14 OET Online Test 3 159 165
15 OET Online Test 4 167 173
16 OET Online Test 5 175 181
17 OET Online Test 6 183 189
Listening
Strategies & Practice Set
Page 1
Listening Part A
10. In addition to being tired, what other symptoms did the patient have?
Page 2
Take 10 seconds to scan the notes below, then play Track 3,
and fill in blanks 16 – 19 as you listen.
Exercise
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Listening Part A: Practice Set
Take 30 seconds to scan the patient notes on this page, then
listen to Track 5 and answer questions 1 – 12.
Extract 1: Questions 1 to 12
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EXTRACT 1: QUESTIONS 13 TO 24
Family history of her (16) suffers from diabetes (Type 2, controlled through
diabetes diet)
Next appointment will take an (23) glucose test (she’s familiar with the
procedure, a friend’s had the test).
has been given a (24) to consult ahead of her blood test
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Listening Part B
Page 6
Play Track 8 and answer questions 3 and 4.
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Play Track 9 and answer questions 5 and 6.
Page 8
Play Track 10 and answer questions 7 and 8.
Page 9
Play Track 11 and answer question 9.
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Listening Part B: Practice Set
For questions 1 to 6, choose the answer A, B or C which fits best
according to what you hear.
1. You hear an ED nurse talking to the relative of a patient who has been
recently admitted.
3. You hear a GP and his practice nurse discussing their yearly schedule.
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4. You hear a nurse preparing a patient for a flu shot.
6. You hear a trainee nurse asking a senior colleague about the treatment
for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.
The senior colleague is explaining that giving such patients normal
levels of oxygen
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Listening Part C
Exercise
1. Why does Dr Jeffords think it’s important to ask patients why they’re
taking certain medication?
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Exercise
You hear an interview with a vet called Amanda Chen about feline
immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
3. What does Dr Chen say people find confusing about the virus?
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Exercise
You hear a hospital doctor called Dr Abu Mohammed giving a
presentation on the results of a recent patient survey.
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Exercise
You hear a nurse called Jonathan McKenzie giving a presentation on
treating patients who are dealing with stress.
7. Nurse McKenzie says that the CEO had trouble managing stress because
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Listening Part C: Practice Set
Extract 1: Questions 1 to 6
2. What does Dr Hussain say is difficult when treating patients who are not
in hospital?
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3. What does Dr Hussein say about the role of ‘distraction therapy’ in
cystic fibrosis treatment?
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Extract 2: Questions 7 to 12
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10. Dr Johnson says healthcare professionals often forget that patients who
book appointments must first
12. How does Dr Johnson feel about the use of technology when booking
appointments?
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Kaplan Listening Answers
Strategies & Practice Set Parts A-B-C
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Part A
1) -
2) -
3) -
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4) -
5) -
6) -
7) -
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8) 2 months
9) going straight to bed
10) gaining weight, trouble focusing and paying attention
11) thyroxine was low
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12) pregnant
13) dizzy
14) donated blood
15) (a couple of) ribs
---------------------------------------- Track 3 --------------------------------------------------
16) fluoxetine
17) shooting pain
18) anxious
19) compulsive OR OCD
---------------------------------------- Track 4 -------------------------------------------------
20) aspirin
21) 21. nitro-glycerine
22) heart rhythms
23) angioplasty
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1. fuzzy
2. more light
3. (the) pharmacy
4. squinting
5. (a pretty persistent) headache
6. ibuprofen
7. short-sighted
8. sinusitis
9. (a) cold
10. myocardial infarction, or MI
11. contact lenses
12. (an) eye test
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Part b
10. B The patient has been too severe with their diet.
------------------------------------------- Track 13 -------------------------------------
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Part C
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Listening
Practice test
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THE PRACTICE TEST
Listening Section
Listening Test
This test has three parts. In each part you’ll hear a number of different
extracts.
At the end of the test you’ll have five minutes to transfer your answers
onto the separate answer sheet.
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PART A: QUESTIONS 1 TO 12
Name Roy Miller
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QUESTIONS 13 TO 24
Extract 2: Questions 13 to 24
onions)
roommate noticed that eye was (15) , took to ER
pain was severe, unable to (16)
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PART B: QUESTIONS 25 TO 30
In this part of the test, you’ll hear six different extracts. In each extract,
you’ll hear people talking in a different healthcare setting.
For questions 25 to 30, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best
according to what you hear.
25. You hear two doctors discuss the transfer of care for a patient.
26. You hear a speech pathologist talking to the wife of a patient who has
recently suffered a stroke.
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27. You hear a trainee doctor asking a senior colleague about chest tubes.
29. You hear a trainee nurse receiving feedback from his tutor
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PART C: QUESTIONS 31 TO 36
Extract 1: Questions 31 to 36
31. Dr Leach says that during the onset of meningitis, many patients
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33. Why does Dr Leach say the patient didn’t seek treatment sooner?
34. Dr Leach began treating for meningitis before receiving the spinal fluid
results because
35. Dr Leach explains that meningitis is more likely to cause long term
after-effects if
36. Dr Leach advises those who think they may be infected with meningitis
to
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QUESTIONS 37 TO 42
Extract 2: Questions 37 to 42
37. Dr Houghton says that patients in the ED are more likely to be agitated
as they are likely to
38. Dr Houghton explains that creating space between the patient and the
provider
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39. Why does Dr Houghton encourage providers to speak slowly?
40. What approach does Dr Houghton suggest for patients suffering from
delusions?
42. Dr Houghton recommends that when the patient is calm they should
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Kaplan Listening Answers
Practice Test
---------------------Track 21-----------------
Part A.1
1. up the stairs
2. barking
3. lying down
4. (dirty) green
5. feverish
6. COPD
7. smoker
8. allopurinol
9. knees
10. (blue) inhaler
11. cholesterol
12. penicillin
Part A.2
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Part B
25. A be transferred from the Emergency Department
Part C.1
31. B mistake the illness for something else.
Part C.2
37. A suffer from untreated health problems.
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[CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 01/12
Occupational English Test
Listening Test
This test has three parts. In each part you’ll hear a number of different extracts. At the start of each extract,
you’ll hear this sound: --beep--
You’ll have time to read the questions before you hear each extract and you’ll hear each extract ONCE ONLY.
Complete your answers as you listen.
At the end of the test you'll have two minutes to check your answers.
Part A
L E
In this part of the test, you’ll hear two different extracts. In each extract, a health professional is talking
P
to a patient.
For questions 1-24, complete the notes with information you hear.
M
Now, look at the notes for extract one.
S A
SAMPLE
You hear a physiotherapist talking to a new patient called Ray Sands. For questions 1-12, complete the notes
with a word or short phrase.
E
Patient’s description of symptoms
L
• pain located in (2)
P
• loss of mobility
• problems sleeping
M
• mentions inability to (4) as most frustrating aspect
S
OccupationA • general numbness in affected area
• (9)
• electrical impulses
You hear a consultant dermatologist talking to a patient called Jake Ventor. For questions 13-24, complete
the notes with a word or short phrase.
• preceded by (14)
E
• then (15) form and join up
• surrounding erythema
History of condition
• GP describes appearance of lesion as (16)
P
• normally resolves within two weeks
L
• first experienced in 1990s when living in China
A
there
M
• also had a lesion on his (17)
S
• not becoming more (18)
SAMPLE
In this part of the test, you’ll hear six different extracts. In each extract, you’ll hear people talking in a different
healthcare setting.
For questions 25-30, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. You’ll have time
to read each question before you listen. Complete your answers as you listen.
L E
P
B Care must to be taken to prevent the patient from falling.
26.
A M
You hear the manager of a care home for the elderly talking to the nursing staff.
S
He says that errors in dispensing medication to patients usually result from
SAMPLE
29. You hear a trainee doctor telling his supervisor about a problem he had carrying out a procedure.
E
The trainee feels the cause of the problem was
C
treatment administered previously.
inappropriate equipment.
P L
30.
A M
You hear a doctor talking to a teenage boy who has a painful wrist.
C
S
a fracture may be misaligned.
SAMPLE
In this part of the test, you’ll hear two different extracts. In each extract, you’ll hear health professionals
talking about aspects of their work.
For questions 31-42, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. Complete your
answers as you listen.
You hear an interview with a cardiologist called Dr Jack Robson, who’s an expert on Chagas disease.
E
You now have 90 seconds to read questions 31-36.
P
A because of the social groups it mainly affects L
M
B because patients often don’t realise they’re infected
32.
S A
Dr Robson says that concerns over Chagas in the USA are the result of
A a rise in the number of people at risk of being infected with the disease.
33. A patient called Marisol recently asked Dr Robson to test her for Chagas because
A she was worried about the health of any children she might give birth to.
B she wanted to know whether it was safe for her to donate blood.
SAMPLE
35. What does Dr Robson say about his patient called Juan?
E
B An incorrect initial diagnosis resulted in his condition worsening.
36.
P L
Dr Robson thinks the short-term priority in the fight against Chagas is to
M
A increase efforts to eliminate the insects which carry the parasite.
A
design and manufacture a viable vaccine.
S
Now look at extract two.
SAMPLE
You hear an occupational therapist called Anna Matthews giving a presentation to a group of trainee doctors.
37. Anna says that the main focus of her work as an occupational therapist is
38. When Anna first met the patient called Ted, she was
L E
P
A unable to identify completely with his attitude.
M
C mainly concerned about his state of mind.
39.
B
A
Because Ted seemed uninterested in treatment, Anna initially decided to focus on
S
what he could achieve most easily.
40. Anna feels that, in the long term, her therapy helped Ted because
SAMPLE
42. Anna suggests that when patients like Ted recover enough to go home, they are often
E
B able to build on the work of the occupational therapist.
P
You now have two minutes to check your answers.
L
THAT IS THE END OF THE LISTENING TEST
A M
S
SAMPLE
E
2 (his/the) right leg
3 (really) intense
4
5
6
7
turn over in bed / get comfortable
tingling
events organiser
compression packs
P L
M
8 (an) osteopath
9 ultrasound
A
10 acupuncture
11 combination of treatments
S
12 slipped/herniated disc
13 palm
14 itching / itchiness / pruritus
15 (little) blisters
16 chaotic
17 chest
18 frequent
19 diet / anything in (his) daily life
20 (removal of) / (malignant) melanoma
21 cold sores / herpes simplex / herpes labialis
22 (an) anti(-)viral cream
23 broken
24 (a) biopsy
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At the end of the test, hand in this Question Paper.
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[CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 01/12
Occupational English Test
Listening Test
Sample Test 2
This test has three parts. In each part you’ll hear a number of different extracts. At the start of each extract,
you’ll hear this sound: --beep--
You’ll have time to read the questions before you hear each extract and you’ll hear each extract ONCE ONLY.
Complete your answers as you listen.
At the end of the test you'll have two minutes to check your answers.
L E
P
Part A
In this part of the test, you’ll hear two different extracts. In each extract, a health professional is talking
to a patient.
A M
For questions 1-24, complete the notes with information you hear.
SAMPLE
You hear a gastroenterologist talking to a patient called Andrew Taylor. For questions 1-12, complete the notes
with a word or short phrase.
You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes.
• frequent (5)
bowel condition
• works as an (6)
M P
• situation at work means patient is (7)
A
• complains of lack of (8)
S
• has noticed an increase in insomnia
SAMPLE
You hear a hospital neurologist talking to a new patient called Kathy Tanner. For questions 13-24, complete
the notes with a word or short phrase.
You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes.
Background to condition
E
• used (14) to relieve symptoms in neck
L
Further developments in condition and diagnosis
P
• doctor recommended (15)
M
- condition described as (16)
A
- resulted in feelings of depression
S
Treatment history
(a) from home • some months of (17)
• supplemented by (22)
(24)
SAMPLE
That is the end of Part A. Now look at Part B.
In this part of the test, you’ll hear six different extracts. In each extract, you’ll hear people talking in a different
healthcare setting.
For questions 25-30, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. You’ll have time to
read each question before you listen. Complete your answers as you listen.
25. You hear an optometrist talking to a patient who’s trying contact lenses for the first time.
L E
P
B soreness in his eyes
26.
A M
You hear a nurse asking a colleague for help with a patient.
S
Why does the nurse need help?
27. You hear a senior nurse talking about a new initiative that has been introduced on her ward.
C patients not discussing all their concerns when meeting the doctor
SAMPLE
E
The male surgeon suggests that the patient could
C
require specialist equipment during surgery.
P
benefit from a specific anaesthetic procedure.
A M
You hear a senior research associate talking about a proposal to introduce inter-professional, primary
healthcare teams.
What hasn’t been established about the teams yet?
C
S
the best way for collaboration to take place
SAMPLE
For questions 31-42, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. Complete your
answers as you listen.
You hear a presentation by a specialist cancer nurse called Sandra Morton, who’s talking about her work with
prostate cancer patients, including a man called Harry.
31. What does Sandra Morton see as the main aim in her work?
32. When Harry was offered a routine health check at his local surgery, he initially
SAMPLE
35. What typical patient response to the illness does Sandra mention?
36. Sandra believes that community follow-up clinics are important because they
SAMPLE
You hear a neurologist called Dr Frank Madison giving a presentation about the overuse of painkillers.
38. Dr Madison thinks some GPs over-prescribe opioid painkillers because these
40. Dr Madison’s main concern about painkillers being readily available is that
SAMPLE
C the extreme fear patients may have of living without pain medication.
SAMPLE
E
2 bloating
3 constipation
L
4 (so) unpredictable
5 migraines
6
7
accountant
anxious
P
M
8 energy
9 fibre
A
10 dairy (products)
11 (extensive) food allergy tests
S
12 anti(-)depressants OR (an) anti(-)depressant
13 stiff
14 (a) heat pad OR (a) heatpad
15 physio(therapy)
16 untreatable
17 chiropractic treatment
18 Baclofen
19 (an orthopaedic/orthopedic) chair OR (a) chair
20 botulinum toxin OR botox OR BTX
21 swallowing
22 (various) oral medications/meds
23 memory loss OR loss of memory OR amnesia
24 (a) pump
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Occupational English Test
Listening Test
This test has three parts. In each part you’ll hear a number of different extracts. At the start of each extract,
you’ll hear this sound: --beep—
You’ll have time to read the questions before you hear each extract and you’ll hear each extract ONCE
ONLY. Complete your answers as you listen.
At the end of the test, you’ll have two minutes to check your answers.
Part A
In this part of the test, you’ll hear two different extracts. In each extract, a health professional is talking to a
patient.
For questions 1-24, complete the notes with information you hear.
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Extract 1: Questions 1-12
You hear a consultant rheumatologist talking to a patient called Suzanne Hinds. For questions
1-12, complete the notes with a word or short phrase.
You now have 30 seconds to look at the notes.
Symptoms Mouth:
• chapped lips
• painful (1)
• dryness
Eyes:
• eyelids described as (4) on waking
• frequent irritation
• recurring (7)
Throat:
• patient says it sometimes feels (8)
• some swelling
• (11) biopsy
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Extract 2: Questions 13-24
You hear a gastroenterologist talking to a patient called Toby Smithers. For questions 13-24, complete
the notes with a word or short phrase.
You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes.
• no history of (16)
(17)
• (21) performed
• works as a (24)
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Part B
In this part of the test, you’ll hear six different extracts. In each extract, you’ll hear people talking in a different
healthcare setting.
For questions 25-30, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. You’ll have
time to read each question before you listen. Complete your answers as you listen.
25. You hear a consultant talking to a woman whose father has just been admitted to hospital.
A how serious it is
26. You hear a trainee nurse receiving feedback from her tutor about the ward round she’s just
completed.
27. You hear a hospital nurse briefing a colleague about a patient with Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease, or COPD.
What does he want his colleague to do?
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28. You hear two hospital managers talking about a training session for people who do
voluntary work with patients.
C recommending an alternative
30. You hear a surgeon talking to a member of his team as they are finishing a surgical
procedure.
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Part C
In this part of the test, you’ll hear two different extracts. In each extract, you’ll hear health professionals
talking about aspects of their work.
For questions 31-42, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. Complete
your answers as you listen.
You hear an interview with Dr Bob Dean, who’s talking about a trial he conducted to assess different ways of
treating the condition known as ‘tennis elbow’.
33. What does Dr Dean say about the role of ‘smart rest’ in the trial?
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34. What did Dr Dean find interesting about the results of the trial?
35. Dr Dean would advise anyone experiencing tennis elbow for more than three months to
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Extract 2: Questions 37-42
You hear a presentation in which a researcher called Dr Sarah Jones is talking on the subject of weight loss
interventions by GPs.
37. Dr Jones suggests that few health professionals currently attempt weight loss interventions
because they
39. Dr Jones now feels practitioners can justify weight loss interventions because
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40. When describing the trialling of the programme, Dr Jones says she was surprised by
A the fact that most patients offered a place did actually join it.
42. What does Dr Jones feel are the implications of the findings of the trial?
A Areas other than weight loss may be suitable for similar initiatives.
B Doctors may find that their role in the community starts to change.
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OET PRACTICE 5
Listening – Answer
Extract 2:
13. vomiting
14. incredibly sleepy / sleepy / sleepiness
15. thirsty / dehydrated
16. stomach cancer
17. gastric dumping syndrome
18. fluid
19. little and often
20. blood and urine/ blood urine / blood and urine tests / blood urine tests / urine and
blood / urine blood / urine and blood tests / urine blood tests
21. endoscopy
22. helicobacter pylori / H. pylori / H pylori
23. urea breath test / breath test
24. teacher
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ANSWER KEY - PART B
25. B how much pain it’s causing
26. B keeping the patient better informed
27. C consult with the medical team
28. B The content may need revising for future sessions.
29. A reporting side effects
30. B to report a faulty piece of equipment.
Extract 2:
37. B lack confidence in the chances of success.
38. A to draw patients’ attention to the need to lose weight.
39. B a huge majority of patients feel that it is a suitable topic for discussion.
40. A the fact that most patients offered a place did actually join it.
41. B intervention was consistently more successful than non-intervention.
42. C There could be widespread benefits if they were applied nationally.
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E2language
Listening
Test I
Extract 1: Questions 1-12 You hear a GP talking to a patient called Daniel Anderson.
For questions 1-12, complete the notes with a word or short phrase.
• Fatigue
Family History
• Parents - healthy
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Extract 2: Questions 13-24 You hear a GP talking to a patient called Mrs Wright. For questions 13-24, complete the notes with a
word or short phrase. You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes.
Background
• Follow up consultation
• Alopurinol
• X-ray clear
Treatment
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Occupational English Test
Part B
In this part of the test, you’ll hear six different extracts. In each extract, you’ll hear people talking in a different
healthcare setting.
For questions 25-30, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. You’ll have
time to read each question before you listen. Complete your answers as you listen.
25. You hear a nurse in the emergency department discussing the care of a patient with a
doctor.
What do the speakers agree to do?
26. You hear a trainee doctor discussing a patient diagnosis with a tutor.
A Coeliac disease
B Constipation
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27. You hear a hospital nurse briefing a colleague about a patient recovering from elective
surgery.
What does he want his colleague to do?
28. You hear two hospital managers talking about an information session for people
who want to do voluntary work.
C recommending an alternative
A hay fever.
B drowsiness.
C hives
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Part C
In this part of the test, you’ll hear two different extracts. In each extract, you’ll hear health professionals
talking about aspects of their work.
For questions 31-42, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. Complete
your answers as you listen.
You hear an interview with Dr Cristine Ericson, who’s talking about her research supporting non-fasting lipid
blood tests for cholesterol.
31. What is Dr Cristine Ericson’s opinion about fasting before blood tests?
C It
It is
is supported
supported by
by convention
convention not
not data
data.
It is supported by convention not data
32. What does Dr Cristine Ericson say about the research on non-fasting blood tests?
33. What is Dr Cristine Ericson’s opinion on the difference between the results of fasting and
non-fasting tests?
35. According to Dr Cristine Ericson, why are non-fasting blood tests popular with the public?
36. Which of the following statements best summarises Dr Cristine Ericson’s position on the
use of fasting or non-fasting blood tests?
A In rare cases fasting before a blood test is necessary.
You hear a presentation in which a researcher called Dr Milan Patrecivich is talking about the relationship
between new technology and medicine in the future.
38. According to Dr Patrecivich, how will wearable sensors and smartphones help GPs?
B They will allow doctors to check if patients are following their advice.
C They will allow doctors to monitor their patients with real-time data.
B technology like IBM’s Medical Sieve isn’t yet capable of doing a radiologist’s job.
41. What does Dr Patrecivich suggest about the effect of technology on cancer treatment?
42. What is Dr Patrecivich’s conclusion about the future of medicine and technology?
A Medical technology will give doctors more time and better data to care for patients.
C Automated and robotic systems will gradually replace humans in medical practice.
13 gout
14 2 or 3 / two or three / 2-3 / 2 - 3 / two to three
15 steroids / prednisone / prednisone 30mg
16 after Christmas / after Xmas
17 second toe / the second toe
18 left
19 the outside / outside
20 big toe / the big toe
21 a week / one week / 1 week / 7 days / seven days
22 pain
23 stress fracture / stress-fracture
24 carry on / continue
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Part B1
25. c
26. b
27 . c
28. c
29.a
30 .a
Part C1
31.c
32.c
33.a
34.b
35.c
36.b
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37.b
38.c
39.a
40.b
41.c
42.a
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E2language
Listening
Test II
E2 Language Listening Part A.2
Extract 1
You will hear part of a consultation between a psychologist and a patient
called Mr Barry. For questions 1-12, complete the notes with a word or short
phrase.
Patient:
Mr Barry
Background:
Continued anxiety and (1)__________________
Started medication (2) __________________ ago
Medication:
citalopram / chlordiazepoxide
chlordiazepoxide (3) _________ Mg (4) __________ daily
non-compliant
feels meds don’t (5) __________________ him sufficiently
patient trying to (6) __________________ more
citalopram 20mg
side effects: ongoing (7) __________________ improving
stress related?
possible (8) __________________
takes citalopram (9__________________
Symptoms:
inability to leave house
palpitations / SOB / intense fear
feels (10) __________________ when outside
patient normalizing
went to shops for the (11) __________________
since beginning (12) __________________
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Extract 2
You will hear part of a consultation between a GP and a patient called Mr
Martin. For questions 1-12, complete the notes with a word or short phrase.
Patient:
Mr Martin
Background/Symptoms:
Stomach pain
Condition present (1) __________________ for years but worse recently
Located across (2) ________ of abdomen radiating towards (3) ___________
Describes pain as not severe
Like an (4) __________________
Pain moves side to side
Patient suspects (5) _____________. problems
Feels (6) _____________as well as pain
Ongoing problem
4 yrs ago diagnosed suspected (7) _____________
Bowel movements variable
Ongoing problems with (8) __________ but recently stool (9) _____________
Drinks plenty of water
No diarrhea
No presence of (10) _____________ in stool
No black motions
Medication:
Previously prescribed Colofac
Monitors diet rather than take (11) _____________
Takes OTC (12) _____________ capsules which provide relief
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E2 Language Listening Part B.2
1- You hear a doctor and a trainee discussing the application of a plaster cast.
What does the trainee need to tell the patient about the cast?
The reduction in the fracture after the cast has been applied.
2- You hear a manager explaining new data management processes to clinical staff.
3- You hear a presentation about the introduction of a new type of wound dressing.
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4- You hear two hospital managers discussing completion rates for an online course.
How will management inform staff who do not attend the meeting about the deadline?
Face to face
By email
Why does the speaker think it is important for trainees to understand the different methods
of abbreviating?
So they can create new abbreviations using the first letter rule.
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E2 Language Listening Part C.2
Extract 1
1. How does Dr Lee describe the movement from traditional care systems to non-visit care?
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4. Dr Lee suggests that in person visits
6. What advice does Dr Lee give organisations wanting to move to non-visit care models?
Re-evaluate the safety and quality of non-visit care before making the change.
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E2 Language Listening Part C.2
Extract 2
3. According to Dr Davidson what is the outcome of having staff and drug users in the same
room?
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4. What does Davidson suggest users of the centre most appreciate?
6. What concern did staff raise about the running of the facility?
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E2language
Listening
Test II - Answer
Answers A2- Extract 1
1) panic attacks
2) 3 / three weeks / 3 weeks
3) 20 / twenty
4) 3 / three / three times / 3 times
5) suppress
6) exercise
7) headaches
8) ear infection
9) at night
10) sick and dizzy / dizzy and sick
11) first time / 1st time
12) medication
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Answers B2
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. C
Part C2
Extract 1
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. C
Extract 2
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. B
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E2language
Listening
Test III
E2 Language Listening Part A.3
Extract 1
You will hear part of a consultation between a GP and a patient called Mrs
Brownstone. For questions 1-12, complete the notes with a word or short phrase.
Patient:
Mrs Brownstone
Background/Symptoms:
Patient requesting urinalysis
Recently (1)______________, burning sensation
Symptoms present approximately (2) ______________ weeks
Patient suggests symptoms related to (3) ______________
Describes pain as not severe
Recurring condition
Treated for similar symptoms (4) ______________ in last (5) ______________
Symptoms come and go
Patient forgets to drink water
Nocturia - (6) ______________ nightly
Pain, urgency, (7) ______________ greater at night
Antibiotics effective in the past
(8) ______________ urinary incontinence
No impact from coughing, sneezing
Successful colposuspension: aged (9) ______________
Medication:
Known allergies: (10) ______________
Amoxil
(11) ______________
Nitrofurantoine
Treatment Plan:
Short course nitrofurantoine
Review appointment in (12) ______________
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E2 Language Listening Part A.3
Extract 2
You will hear part of a consultation between a doctor and a patient called Mrs
Chambers. For questions 1-12, complete the notes with a word or short phrase.
Patient:
Mrs Chambers
Background/Symptoms:
Presented after heavy bleeding approximately (1) ______________ ago
36 weeks pregnant
Previous episode at (2) ______________lasted approx. two hours
Estimated bleed 1/2 cup
Current episode (3) ______________ hours
Ongoing (4) ______________ and passing clots
Estimated bleed 1 cup
Tightness / cramps
Severe pain in (5) ______________ concurrent with bleeding
Symptoms come and go - "like period pain"
Pregnancy normal to date
Previous scan found (6) ______________
No further scans scheduled
12-week scan showed baby was (7) ______________. but fine
Antenatal clinic visit normal
Low (8) ______________
Number of previous pregnancies: (9) ______________
Boys, (10) ______________, healthy
Normal delivery
4 four years ago-abdominal myomectomy
Suffered from (11) ______________, body aches, fever
Emergency (12) ______________found large fibroids
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E2 language Listening Part B.3
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4. You hear an emergency ward doctor directing her team while treating an
accident victim.
5. You hear a doctor speaking to a woman who has presented with heart
palpitations.
intravenous medication
a neck massage
training in breath control
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E2 Language Part C.3 Extract 1
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4. How does Anna Capstone think the problem of burnout should be addressed?
5. How does Anna Capstone evaluate the role of administrative technology and regulations?
6. Anna Capston argues that protecting the well-being of highly trained medical staff
is an ethical issue.
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E2 Language Part C.3 Extract 2
the public is quite well informed about the ideal foods for a healthy diet.
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4. According to Dr MacGregor, in the mid 20th century
the US Surgeon General first reported on the cancer risk from smoking.
6. The article suggests that the tobacco and food industries share which tactic?
7. What do the healthiest and longest living communities in the world have in common?
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E2language
Listening
Test III – Answer
Answer Sheet A3 – Extract 1
1) going more
2) 3 to 4 weeks / 3 weeks / 3-4 weeks / 4 weeks
3): age / old age
4): 5 times / five times
5) 10 years / ten years
6) 3 times or more / 3 times / three times or more / three times
7): pressure
8) no
9) 50
10) septrin
11) trimethoprim
12) 5 days / five days
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Answer B3
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. B
Part C3
Extract 1
Answers
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. A
Exract 2
Answers
1. C
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. A
7.
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OET ONLINE - LISTENING
TEST 1
heat pads
Previous treatment
(6) ______________
Patient's treatment requests check effectiveness of (7______________
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A1.2 Roy Dafnis
Patient
Patient's explanation
is worried about his (1) ______________ while
about condition
he's in hospital
can be brought on by
History of condition
o feeling (2) ______________
o some (3) ______________
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B1
1- You hear a physician talking to a group of trainee doctors.
Select one:
Select one:
Select one:
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4- You hear a radiographer talking to a patient about their CTC examination.
Select one:
Select one:
6- You hear an oncologist talking with a patient about their test results.
Select one:
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C1.1
1- You hear a presentation on asbestos by a respiratory physician called Dr Bill Musk.
Dr Musk suggests the use of asbestos was widespread because it was
Select one:
A. a comparatively low-cost product.
B. at one time considered safe to use.
C. able to be sourced throughout the world.
2- Despite asbestos being banned in 2003, Dr Musk suggests people still present with asbestos-related
diseases because
Select one:
A. it takes a long time for symptoms to appear.
B. asbestos is still found in many places.
C. asbestos fibres are difficult to see.
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C1.2
1- Dr Wallace explains that parasomnia sleep disorders
Select one:
A. have been known to cause conflict between couples.
B. are closely linked to the way a person dreams.
C. means the patient has an underlying issue.
2- Dr Wallace suggests that when establishing a diagnosis of parasomnia treating physicians should
Select one:
A. identify if there is a family history
B. consider the patient's physical and mental health.
C. ensure the patient understands what is happening.
5- Dr Wallace says that Marc’s 2 minor arousals led to a diagnosis of sleep terror because
Select one:
A. it’s rare for someone to have them during a sleep study.
B. he appeared to wake up and look around the room.
C. they had ruled out all other possible options.
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OET Online
Listening
Test 1 – Answer
Listening Part A1.1 : Answer Key
1. Finger Joints
2. Grip
3. Hairdresser
4. Wheel chair
5. Car / modified car
6. Gentle exercise
7. Hand splints
8. Occupational therapist
9. tiredness
10. Anti-inflammatory drugs
11. Steroid injection
12. Analgesic cream
1. Eczema
2. Hot
3. Foods and Drinks
4. Itching and scratching
5. Stress
6. Backs and my legs
7. Risk of infection
8. Lukewarm baths
9. Soup substitute
10. Oily moisturiser
11. Anti-histamine
12. sleeping
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Part B
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Part C1.1
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Part C1.2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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OET ONLINE - LISTENING
TEST 2
A2.1
David Johnston
Patient
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A2.2
June Wilcox
Patient
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B2
1- You hear a nurse and a senior nurse discussing a patient.
Where is the patient's range of motion most restricted?
Select one:
A. in his left shoulder.
B. in his right knee.
C. in his hips.
Question 2 Audio
2- You hear an optometrist talking about amblyopia to parents and
teachers at a kindergarten.
What is he optometrist doing?
Select one:
A. explaining the effects of the condition.
B. recommending children get tested.
C. outlining treatment options.
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4- You hear a senior registrar talking about cholesterol to a group of
junior doctors.
What is he doing?
Select one:
A. highlighting the dangers of doing nothing.
B. explaining when treatment may be required.
C. suggesting that it can be difficult to make a diagnosis.
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C2.1
1- Ms Parr has raised the issue of belly fat because
Select one:
5- B Ms Parr says that some people have trouble losing fat because of
Select one:
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C2.2
1- Why does Dr Richter mention the numbers related to deaths from suicide?
Select one:
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OET Online
Listening
Test 2 – Answer
Listening Part A2.1: Answer Key
1. Car Accident
2. Dizzy
3. Whiplash
4. Sore neck
5. Sick
6. Penicillin
7. Sprained Ankle
8. Hypertension
9. Heart disease
10. Hockey tournament
11. Stay off your feet
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Part B2
1. A
2. B
3 .C
4. B
5.C
6 .A
Part C2.1
1. B
2.C
3.A
4.B
5.B
6.C
Part C2.2
1.A
2.B
3.A
4.C
5.C
6.A
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OET ONLINE - LISTENING
TEST 3
A3.1
Joseph Alvarez
Patient
blood in urine
Recent medical sharp (1).. ______________
history
clear ECG and ultrasound of (2). _________
normal (3)______________- 2 years ago
Patient's concern
worried it could be (12).. ______________
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A3.2
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B3
You hear a junior doctor speaking with a patient in the cardiac clinic
while a consultant is present.
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4- You hear a nurse talking with a patient in the recovery unit.
What is the patient worried about?
Select one:
A. Her breathing difficulties.
B. The pain in her chest.
C. How cold she feels.
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C3.1
1- Dr Werner suggests that when it comes to vitamin D production
Select one:
4- Dr Werner believes using sun protection doesn’t lead to vitamin D deficiency because
Select one:
6- Dr Werner believes everyone can acquire the necessary allowance of vitamin D from
Select one:
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C3.2
1- Roger believes radiation therapists are necessary because
Select one:
C. He learnt so much while his mum was dying and wanted to put it to use.
A. show that not everyone feels the same about radiation therapy.
B. There is a lot that that he has learnt that he can pass on.
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OET Online
Listening
Test 3 – Answer
Listening Part A3.1: Answer Key
1. Chest Pain
2. Abdomen
3. Endoscope
4. Feels full up
5. Poor breathing
6. Hot
7. Vomiting
8. Burping
9. Losec
10. 10 to 15 cigarette
11. Stroke
12. Cancer
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Part B3
1. B
2. A
3 .C
4. B
5.C
6 .C
Part C3.1
1. B
2.C
3.A
4.B
5.C
6.A
Part C3.2
1.C
2.A
3.B
4.A
5.A
6.B
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OET ONLINE - LISTENING
TEST 4
A4.1
Mrs Black
Patient
Patient's reasons for family recently moved to the area
presenting concerned daughter (1)______________
Name: Mia
Details about daughter
Age: (2)- ______________
doesn't eat (3)- ______________anymore
eats in (4)- ______________
Mia's eating habits
skips (5)- ______________often
change in eating habits began last year
good student but (6)- ______________
has been having trouble (7) ________________ lately
Mia's school situation
has a few close friends but not boyfriend
mum thinks Mia is concerned about (8)- ______________
does ballet
lies around in her room
mum reports Mia has (9)- ______________recently
weighs herself a lot
Mia's physical health
looks at herself in the mirror
doesn’t sleep well (tired and moody)
sometimes has headaches and has taken (10)-_________
may have been (11) ______________
Doctor's advice for Mrs schedule follow-up appointment with Mia and parents
Black possible referral to a (12) ______________
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A4.2
Patient Ryan Henderson
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B4
1- You hear a doctor talking to a patient who has been having trouble
with his water.
The doctor wants to confirm if the patient
Select one:
A. has had burning when passing water.
B. has a blockage in their kidneys.
C. has high blood pressure.
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4- You hear a nurse seeking advice from a doctor.
Why does the nurse telephone the doctor?
Select one:
A. She would like to know how to proceed with the patient.
B. The patient is in intense pain and has a fever.
C. She suspects that the patient has an infection.
5- You hear the principal of an aged care home talking to staff about
osteoporosis.
She wants to highlight that
Select one:
A. there are now treatments available for men.
B. residents are not getting enough calcium and vitamin D.
C. a lot of the residents may already have osteoporosis.
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C4.1
1- DrTredellow believes snoring poses concerns because
Select one:
B. being overweight.
C. a narrow airway.
3- According to DrTredellow there may be societal impacts from snoring for a person who
Select one:
B. shows that snoring may be far more dangerous than once believed.
B. There are too many causes of snoring to be able to treat them all.
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C4.2
1- Why does Dr Munro say he volunteered to treat Ebola patients in Liberia?
Select one:
A. there was a high death rate for patients who received treatment.
3- What does Dr Munro say about the specialised clothing he had to wear?
Select one:
4- Why does Dr Munro believe the case of the young girl is tragic?
Select one:
6- Dr Munro believes Ebola may spread to other parts of the world because
Select one:
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OET Online
Listening
Test 4 – Answer
Listening Part A4.1: Answer Key
1. Mia
2. Fifteen
3. With family
4. Her room
5. Breakfast
6. She works hard
7. Concentrating
8. Been a bit shy and reserved
9. Become quite thin
10. Laxatives
11. Anorexia
12. Psychiatrist
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Part B4
1. B
2. C
3 .B
4. A
5. A
6 .B
Part C4.1
1.B
2.C
3.C
4.B
5.A
6.C
Part C4.2
1.C
2.A
3.C
4.B
5.A
6.A
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OET ONLINE- LISTENING
TEST 5
A5.1
Mr Mcdonald
Patient
removal of lump from back
Details about procedure lump located near (1) ______________
worried about (2) ______________ after
operation.
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A5.2
Patient chloe
Possible causes
busy lifestyle
possible underlying (7)______________
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B5
1- You hear a doctor talking to the daughter of a patient from an
aged care home.
The doctor wants to
Select one:
A. ensure that Mrs Cox's father has a good quality of life.
B. advise Mrs Cox that her father has Alzheimer's disease.
C. explain the improvements in medical treatment to Mrs Cox.
3- You head a vet talking to a client who brought this pet cat,
Jimmy, to the vet clinic.
What does the vet say has caused Jimmy's problem urinating?
Select one:
A. Stress from renovations.
B. A fatal urethral obstruction.
C. Struvite cyrstals in his urethra
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4- You hear the nurse unit manager (NUM) discussing the
progress if a patient at a multi-disciplinary team meeting.
What does she indicate about the patient's son?
Select one:
A. That he hasn't been feeding the patient.
B. That the patient is largely dependent on him.
C. That he is having problems in his role as a carer.
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C5.1
1- What is the main focus of Sally's talk on tetanus?
Select one:
4- Sally suggests the woman didn't understand the dangers of tetanus because
Select one:
6- Why does Sally believe the man's case highlights how everyone is at risk of tetanus?
Select one:
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C5.2
1- DrMene suggests that her role as CMO required her to
Select one:
B. evaluating what athletes ate and what they did after competing.
6- DrMene thinks any physician wanting to treat athletes at a major sporting event should
Select one:
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OET Online
Listening
Test 5 – Answer
Listening Part A5.1: Answer Key
1. Waist
2. Recovering
3. Parkinson's disease
4. Walking
5. Hand
6. Stiff
7. Turning over
8. Standing
9. Buttons
10. Hand writing
11. Sleep
12. Reduced
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Part B5
1. A
2. C
3 .C
4. B
5.A
6 .C
Part C5.1
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. B
Part C5.2
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. C
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OET ONLINE - LISTENING
TEST 6
Miss Wells
A6.1 Patient
22 years old
lives with partner
Background details
never been pregnant
normal (1)______________ 3 months ago
Condition history
sharp stomach pain (2) ______________
Feburary started a few days before period
ended when period finished
constant pain - (3) ______________
(4) ______________ performed
After Feburary endometrosis (5) ______________ and on left ovary
took the pill without break
prescribed progesterone – weight gain, bloating and (6______________
readmitted to hospital
May (7) ______________ treatment
pain significantly reduced
pain returned – condition similar to February
August pain at different times of month
significant pain during (8) ______________
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A6.2
Patient Mr Georges
Consultations with Mrs Georges, patient's wife
Background details
Mrs Georges is feeling (1) ______________
Mr Georges used to be very (2)______________ son
lives close by (3)_________________
also has a daughter
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B6
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4- You hear a GP talking to a regular patient who has been having
kidney problems.
What does the GP suggest?
Select one:
A. That the patient’s lifestyle will change forever.
B. That there is more than one way to treat the patient.
C. That the patient needs dialysis for the rest of their life.
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C6.1
1- What does Dr Dugan suggest defines a patient’s health literacy?
Select one:
6- What does Dr Dugan make about improving patient safety and care?
Select one:
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C6.2
1- Dr Marshall believes that the low-fat era is coming to an end because
Select one:
4- Why doesn't Dr Marshall believe people should stop worrying about cholesterol?
Select one:
B. People continue to eat too many foods high in fat and sugar.
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OET Online
Listening
Test 6 – Answer
Listening Part A6.1: Answer Key
1. Cervical smear
2. In the left side
3. Wouldn't do away
4. Laparoscope
5. Behind her womb
6. Acne
7. Diathermy
8. Intercourse
9. 3 weeks ago
10. Serious illness
11. Some tests
12. Getting pregnant
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Part B6
1. A
2. C
3 .A
4. B
5.C
6 .B
Part C6.1
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. C
Part C6.2
1.A
2.A
3.B
4.C
5.B
6.A
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