BGHUD OET 2.0 Listening Set 1 PDF

1 BGHUD OET 2.0 LISTENING SET -1  2 SL.NO TEST PAGE.NO: 1. RAY SANDS 4 2. ANDREW TAYLOR 19 3. HARRY DAVIS 34 4. HAYLAY DOVE 49 5. MELISSA GORDON 64 6. SARA...

1 BGHUD OET 2.0 LISTENING SET -1  2 SL.NO TEST PAGE.NO: 1. RAY SANDS 4 2. ANDREW TAYLOR 19 3. HARRY DAVIS 34 4. HAYLAY DOVE 49 5. MELISSA GORDON 64 6. SARAH CROFT 75 7. ROBERT MILLER 86 8. LINDA MAXWELL 97 9. MEDEHGUI 108 10. VINCENT CHEUNG 121 11. MARTIN RUSH 132 12. GARRY WILTON 143 13. MRS. DALILAH 154 14. KELLY 167 15. SARAH 178 16. PETER 189 17. PAMELA ERICSON 200 18. VICTOR ROSSARIO 212  3 19. KAYLA HARRIS 225 20. JESSICA SANDERS 236 21. DANIEL ANDERSON 247 22. KATE TULLY 258 23. KIMMY POTS 269 24. NIGEL MACNESS 280 25. JULIA SMITH 291 26. EUAN HUNT 302 27. TONI DAVIS 313 28. CAMDEN RICHARDSON 324 29. REBECCA 335 30. MIKE DANIELS 346 31. MARTIN GREGORY 357  RAY SANDS 4 Sample Test 1 LISTENING SUB-TEST – QUESTION PAPER CANDIDATE NUMBER: LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAMES: Passport Photo E PROFESSION: Candidate details and photo will be printed here. VENUE: L TEST DATE: P CANDIDATE DECLARATION By signing this, you agree not to disclose or use in any way (other than to take the test) or assist any other person to disclose or use any OET test or sub-test content. If you cheat or assist in any cheating, use any unfair practice, break any of the rules or regulations, or ignore any advice M or information, you may be disqualified and your results may not be issued at the sole discretion of CBLA. CBLA also reserves its right to take further disciplinary action against you and to pursue any other remedies permitted by law. If a candidate is suspected of and investigated for malpractice, their personal details and details of the investigation may be passed to a third party where required. A CANDIDATE SIGNATURE: INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES S TIME: APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES DO NOT open this question paper until you are told to do so. One mark will be granted for each correct answer. Answer ALL questions. Marks are NOT deducted for incorrect answers. At the end of the test, you will have two minutes to check your answers. At the end of the test, hand in this Question Paper. You must not remove OET material from the test room. HOW TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS Part A: Write your answers on this Question Paper by filling in the blanks. Example: Patient: Ray Sands Part B & Part C: Mark your answers on this Question Paper by filling in the circle using a 2B pencil. Example: A B C SAMPLE www.occupationalenglishtest.org © Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment – ABN 51 988 559 414 [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 01/12  5 N K L A B SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 02/12  6 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. E At the end of the test you'll have two minutes to check your answers. P Part A L M In this part of the test, you’ll hear two different extracts. In each extract, a health professional is talking to a patient. A For questions 1-24, complete the notes with information that you hear. Now, look at the notes for extract one. S SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 03/12  7 Extract 1: Questions 1-12 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 that you hear. You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes. Patient Ray Sands 18 months ago back injury sustained (lifting (1) ) 1 year ago sciatica developed 6 months ago clear of symptoms Last month recurrence of symptoms E Patient’s description of symptoms L pain located in (2) pain described as (3) P loss of mobility problems sleeping M mentions inability to (4) as most frustrating aspect A (5) sensation (calves) general numbness in affected area S Occupation (6) (involves travel/some manual work) Initial treatment prescribed NSAIDs application of (7) (provided some relief) Referrals (8) (briefly) sports injury specialist for manipulation and exercise programme Further treatment epidural injections (9) electrical impulses decided not to try (10) patient attributes recovery to (11) Previous diagnosis sciatica probably related to (12) reports no history of pain in buttocks SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 04/12  8 Extract 2: Questions 13-24 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 that you hear. You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes. Patient Jake Ventor Reason for referral skin lesion Patient’s description of condition on the (13) of his left hand E preceded by (14) then (15) form and join up L surrounding erythema P GP describes appearance of lesion as (16) normally resolves within two weeks M History of condition first experienced in 1990s when living in China also had a lesion on his (17) – never recurred A there recurs regularly on different parts of his left hand S not becoming more (18) no apparent link to general state of health, (19) or stress Medical history (20) on lower back in 2006 – no sign of recurrence reports no history of (21) Information given advised that (22) was unlikely to be effective told him to take care if the skin is (23) Outcome says his quality of life isn’t affected a (24) will be arranged That is the end of Part A. Now look at Part B. SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 05/12  9 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. Now look at question 25. A B Fill the circle in completely. Example: C E 25. You hear a nurse briefing her colleague about a patient. L What does she warn her colleague about? P A The patient is allergic to some types of antibiotics. B Care must be taken to prevent the patient from falling. M C Oxygen may be needed if the patient becomes breathless. A 26. 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 A interruptions while calculating dosages. B a failure to check for patients’ allergies. C administering drugs late in the day. 27. You hear part of a morning briefing on a hospital ward. What is the plan for the patient today? A Her emotional state will be carefully observed. B She will be transferred to a more specialised unit. C A social worker will come to see what help she needs. SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 06/12  10 28. You hear part of an ante-natal consultation at a GP practice. What does the patient want to know about? A the advisability of a home birth B ways of avoiding post-natal depression C what painkillers might be available during labour E 29. You hear a trainee doctor telling his supervisor about a problem he had carrying out a procedure. L The trainee feels the cause of the problem was P A treatment administered previously. B the patient’s negative reaction. M C inappropriate equipment. A 30. You hear a doctor talking to a teenage boy who has a painful wrist. S The doctor wants to establish whether A a fracture may be misaligned. B the swelling may be due to a sprain. C there may be more than one bone affected. That is the end of Part B. Now look at Part C. SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 07/12  11 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. A Now look at extract one. B Fill the circle in completely. Example: C Extract 1: Questions 31-36 E You hear an interview with a cardiologist called Dr Jack Robson, who’s an expert on Chagas disease. L You now have 90 seconds to read questions 31-36. P 31. Why does Dr Robson regard Chagas as a neglected disease? M A because of the social groups it mainly affects B because patients often don’t realise they’re infected A C because its impact is severe in a relatively small number of cases S 32. 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. B a greater awareness of how many people there have the disease. C an increased prevalence of the insect which carries 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. C she thought she had symptoms associated with the disease. SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 08/12  12 34. What problem does Dr Robson identify in the case of a patient called Jennifer? A an unwillingness to accept that she was ill B an inability to tolerate the prescribed medicine C a delay between the initial infection and treatment 35. What does Dr Robson say about his patient called Juan? E A The development of his illness was typical of people with Chagas. An incorrect initial diagnosis resulted in his condition worsening. L B C The medication he took was largely ineffective. 36. A M P Dr Robson thinks the short-term priority in the fight against Chagas is to increase efforts to eliminate the insects which carry the parasite. A B produce medication in a form that is suitable for children. S C design and manufacture a viable vaccine. Now look at extract two. SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 09/12  13 Extract 2: Questions 37-42 You hear an occupational therapist called Anna Matthews giving a presentation to a group of trainee doctors. You now have 90 seconds to read questions 37-42. 37. Anna says that the main focus of her work as an occupational therapist is A designing activities to meet the changing needs of each patient. B making sure she supports patients in reaching their goals. E C being flexible enough to deal with patients of all ages. P L 38. When Anna first met the patient called Ted, she was A unable to identify completely with his attitude. M B optimistic that he would regain full mobility. mainly concerned about his state of mind. A C S 39. Because Ted seemed uninterested in treatment, Anna initially decided to focus on A what he could achieve most easily. B allowing him to try and help himself. C making him come to terms with his injuries. 40. Anna feels that, in the long term, her therapy helped Ted because A it led him to become less emotional. B it made him appreciate the need for patience. C it showed him there was something to work towards. SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 10/12  14 41. Anna describes the day Ted had his plaster casts removed in order to A demonstrate how slow any progress can seem to patients. B illustrate the problems caused by raising a patient’s hopes. C give advice on what to do when patients experience setbacks. 42. Anna suggests that when patients like Ted recover enough to go home, they are often E A too ambitious in what they try to achieve initially. able to build on the work of the occupational therapist. L B C held back by the over-protective attitude of family members. P That is the end of Part C. M You now have two minutes to check your answers. A THAT IS THE END OF THE LISTENING TEST S SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 11/12  15 N K L A B SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 12/12  16 Sample Test 1 LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY PARTS A, B & C L E P A M S www.occupationalenglishtest.org © Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment – ABN 51 988 559 414  17 LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY PART A: QUESTIONS 1-12 1 (a) (heavy) suitcase 2 (his/the) right leg 3 (really) intense 4 turn over in bed get comfortable 5 tingling 6 (an) events organiser 7 compression packs 8 (an) osteopath 9 ultrasound 10 acupuncture 11 (the) combination of treatments 12 (a) slipped (a) herniated disc PART A: QUESTIONS 13-24 13 palm 14 itching 15 (little) blisters 16 chaotic 17 chest 18 frequent 19 anything in (his) daily life anything in (his) diet 20 (malignant) melanoma 21 cold sores 22 (an) anti(-)viral cream 23 broken 24 biopsy 1  18 LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY PART B: QUESTIONS 25-30 25 B Care must to be taken to prevent the patient from falling. 26 A interruptions while calculating dosages. 27 A Her emotional state will be carefully observed. 28 C what painkillers might be available during labour 29 A treatment administered previously. 30 A a fracture may be misaligned. PART C: QUESTIONS 31-36 31 A because of the social groups it mainly affects 32 B a greater awareness of how many people there have the disease. 33 A she was worried about the health of any children she might give birth to. 34 C a delay between the initial infection and treatment 35 A The development of his illness was typical of people with Chagas. 36 B produce medication in a form that is suitable for children. PART C: QUESTIONS 37-42 37 B making sure she supports patients in reaching their goals. 38 C mainly concerned about his state of mind. 39 A what he could achieve most easily. 40 C it showed him there was something to work towards. 41 A demonstrate how slow any progress can seem to patients. 42 B able to build on the work of the occupational therapist. --- END OF KEY 2  19 ANDREW TAYLOR Sample Test 2 LISTENING SUB-TEST – QUESTION PAPER CANDIDATE NUMBER: LAST NAME: Type your text FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAMES: Passport Photo E PROFESSION: Candidate details and photo will be printed here. VENUE: L TEST DATE: P CANDIDATE DECLARATION By signing this, you agree not to disclose or use in any way (other than to take the test) or assist any other person to disclose or use any OET test or sub-test content. If you cheat or assist in any cheating, use any unfair practice, break any of the rules or regulations, or ignore any advice M or information, you may be disqualified and your results may not be issued at the sole discretion of CBLA. CBLA also reserves its right to take further disciplinary action against you and to pursue any other remedies permitted by law. If a candidate is suspected of and investigated for malpractice, their personal details and details of the investigation may be passed to a third party where required. A CANDIDATE SIGNATURE: S TIME: APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES DO NOT open this question paper until you are told to do so. One mark will be granted for each correct answer. Answer ALL questions. Marks are NOT deducted for incorrect answers. At the end of the test, you will have two minutes to check your answers. At the end of the test, hand in this Question Paper. You must not remove OET material from the test room. HOW TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS Part A: Write your answers on this Question Paper by filling in the blanks. Example: Patient: Ray Sands Part B & Part C: Mark your answers on this Question Paper by filling in the circle using a 2B pencil. Example: A B C SAMPLE www.occupationalenglishtest.org © Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment – ABN 51 988 559 414 [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 01/12  20 N K L A B SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 02/12  21 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. E At the end of the test you'll have two minutes to check your answers. P Part A L M In this part of the test, you’ll hear two different extracts. In each extract, a health professional is talking to a patient. A For questions 1-24, complete the notes with information that you hear. Now, look at the notes for extract one. S SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 03/12  22 Extract 1: Questions 1-12 You hear a gastroenterologist talking to a patient called Andrew Taylor. For questions 1-12, complete the notes with a word or short phrase that you hear. You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes. Patient Andrew Taylor Background has had (1) over long period reports a frequent (2) sensation in the last year most recently (3) has become a problem E word used to describe symptoms – (4) L pre-existing skin condition aggravated P frequent (5) – patient didn’t initially link these to bowel condition M Effects of condition on everyday life works as an (6) A situation at work means patient is (7) S complains of lack of (8) has noticed an increase in insomnia Diet claims to be consuming sufficient (9) claims to keep hydrated has experimented with excluding (10) from diet very slight reduction in caffeine intake has undergone (11) – no indications of anything problematic Medication has taken an anti-spasmodic – not very effective now trying (12) SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 04/12  23 Extract 2: Questions 13-24 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 that you hear. You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes. Patient Kathy Tanner Background to condition experienced discomfort and a (13) feeling in neck whilst driving E osteopathy exacerbated problem L used (14) to relieve symptoms in neck Further developments in condition and diagnosis P describes a pulling sensation (dragging her head to the right) doctor recommended (15) M diagnosis of spasmodic torticollis (ST) A - condition described as (16) - resulted in feelings of depression S Treatment history (a) from home some months of (17) visited two neurologists without success prescribed (18) (anti-spasmodic) joined an ST support group bought (19) to provide extra support (b) from university hospital treatment using (20) injections - side effects included difficulties (21) - reports treatment as increasingly ineffective supplemented by (22) experienced confusion and (23) analgesic relief: morphine self-administered via (24) SAMPLE That is the end of Part A. Now look at Part B. [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 05/12  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. Now look at question 25. A B Fill the circle in completely. Example: C E 25. You hear an optometrist talking to a patient who’s trying contact lenses for the first time. L What is the patient concerned about? P A his blurred vision B soreness in his eyes M C how to remove the lenses A 26. You hear a nurse asking a colleague for help with a patient. S Why does the nurse need help? A The patient’s condition has deteriorated. B The patient is worried about a procedure. C The patient is reporting increased pain levels. 27. You hear a senior nurse talking about a new initiative that has been introduced on her ward. What problem was it intended to solve? A patients’ confusion over information given by the doctor B relatives not being able to discuss issues with the doctor C patients not discussing all their concerns when meeting the doctor SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 06/12  28. You hear two radiologists talking about the type of scan to be given to a patient. They agree to choose the method which will A allow them to see the whole of the appendix. B probably give the most accurate results. C have the fewest risks for the patient. E 29. You hear part of a surgical team’s briefing. L The male surgeon suggests that the patient could P A require specialist equipment during surgery. B benefit from a specific anaesthetic procedure. M C be at risk of complications from another health issue. A 30. You hear a senior research associate talking about a proposal to introduce inter-professional, primary S healthcare teams. What hasn’t been established about the teams yet? A the best way for collaboration to take place B the financial impact that they are likely to have C the aspects of medical care they are best suited to That is the end of Part B. Now look at Part C. SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 07/12  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. Now look at extract one. A B Fill the circle in completely. Example: C Extract 1: Questions 31-36 E You hear a presentation by a specialist cancer nurse called Sandra Morton, who’s talking about her work with L prostate cancer patients, including a man called Harry. You now have 90 seconds to read questions 31-36. P 31. What does Sandra Morton see as the main aim in her work? M A to inform patients about the different treatments on offer B to publicise the availability of tests for the condition A C to raise awareness of the symptoms of the illness S 32. When Harry was offered a routine health check at his local surgery, he initially A resisted the idea due to his wife’s experience. B felt that he was too fit and well to be in need of it. C only agreed to attend because his doctor advised him to. 33. During Harry’s investigations for prostate cancer at a hospital clinic, he A felt part of the examination procedure was unpleasant. B found it hard to cope with the wait for some results. C was given false hope by a preliminary blood test. SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 08/12  32 fi bre stia  33 B benefitfromaspecificanaestheticprocedure. B thefinancialimpactthattheyarelikelytohave B feltthathewastoofitandwelltobeinneedofit. A oaerpatientsmorepersonalaftercare. C failstodistinguishbetweendiaerentpossibletriggers.  34 HARRY DAVIES Sample Test 3 LISTENING SUB-TEST – QUESTION PAPER CANDIDATE NUMBER: LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: MIDDLE NAMES: Passport Photo E PROFESSION: Candidate details and photo will be printed here. VENUE: L TEST DATE: P CANDIDATE DECLARATION By signing this, you agree not to disclose or use in any way (other than to take the test) or assist any other person to disclose or use any OET test or sub-test content. If you cheat or assist in any cheating, use any unfair practice, break any of the rules or regulations, or ignore any advice M or information, you may be disqualified and your results may not be issued at the sole discretion of CBLA. CBLA also reserves its right to take further disciplinary action against you and to pursue any other remedies permitted by law. If a candidate is suspected of and investigated for malpractice, their personal details and details of the investigation may be passed to a third party where required. A CANDIDATE SIGNATURE: INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES S TIME: APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES DO NOT open this question paper until you are told to do so. One mark will be granted for each correct answer. Answer ALL questions. Marks are NOT deducted for incorrect answers. At the end of the test, you will have two minutes to check your answers. At the end of the test, hand in this Question Paper. You must not remove OET material from the test room. HOW TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS Part A: Write your answers on this Question Paper by filling in the blanks. Example: Patient: Ray Sands Part B & Part C: Mark your answers on this Question Paper by filling in the circle using a 2B pencil. Example: A B C SAMPLE www.occupationalenglishtest.org © Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment – ABN 51 988 559 414 [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 01/12  35 N K L A B SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 02/12  36 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. 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. M For questions 1-24, complete the notes with information that you hear. Now, look at the notes for extract one. S A SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 03/12  37 Extract 1: Questions 1-12 You hear a rheumatologist talking to a patient called Harry Davies, who suffers from gout and is attending for a medication review. For questions 1-12, complete the notes with a word or short phrase that you hear. You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes. Patient Harry Davies Medical History suffers from gout had his first serious attack while on holiday – pain in his E (1) accompanied by swelling L initially thought it was either: P - (2) - possibly related to medication taken for (3) M control describes the pain as (4)‘ ’ A was unable to (5) S says the clinic initially suspected (6) before diagnosing gout reports previously feeling similar pain after (7) – but less intense, self-resolving Treatment received (8) – not effective Colchicine – caused (9) (10) – caused nausea (may have overdosed) (11) – quite effective Allopurinol – caused (12) SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 04/12  38 Extract 2: Questions 13-24 You hear a doctor in an emergency department talking to a patient called Gail Kennedy. For questions 13-24, complete the notes with a word or short phrase that you hear. You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes. Patient History Gail Kennedy Two weeks ago returned from South America at first assumed she had extreme (13) E symptoms intensified over time L suspected (14) and so contacted GP GP suspected malaria (despite commencement of P (15) two weeks prior to holiday) M GP prescribed Artesunate plus Mefloquine (three-day course) A Following days ( (16) heavily. S Yesterday persistent vomiting and (17) Observations no evidence of (18) from examination no SOB or wheezing patient describes heart as (19) reports irritation and dryness in her (20) reports no (21) loss of appetite Additional information prior to holiday had vaccinations for both typhoid and (22) had (23) during holiday – self medicated underwent (24) in 2011 That is the end of Part A. Now look at Part B. SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 05/12  39 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. Now look at question 25. A B Fill the circle in completely. Example: C E 25. You hear a patient talking to a dental receptionist. L How does he feel? P A worried that he may have damaged a filling B disappointed that he can’t be seen immediately M C nervous about being treated by a different dentist A 26. You hear part of a presentation to nursing staff about an extension to visiting hours. S What is the speaker doing? A detailing the benefits of the planned change B reassuring them that their workload won’t increase C explaining steps they should take to avoid problems 27. You hear a surgeon discussing a patient with a nurse in the recovery ward. What is the surgeon concerned about? A incomplete results from lab tests B possible post-operative side effects C the patient’s level of consciousness SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 06/12  40 28. You hear a chiropractor briefing a colleague about a patient called Ryan. What is the overall aim of the treatment plan? A improving pain relief B restoring feelings in his arm C treating the side-effects of an operation E 29. You hear a surgeon talking to a group of medical students about patient risk in emergency surgery. L The surgeon is emphasising the fact that P A prompt preparation is the most effective way to minimise patient risk. B certain types of surgery carry more risk for patients than others. M C patients at high risk require extra recovery time after surgery. A 30. You hear a surgeon talking to a patient who’s just had a knee operation. S The man’s comments reveal that he’s A determined to start doing sport as quickly as possible. B impressed by how little time he spent in the hospital. C surprised that he’ll be relatively pain-free so soon. That is the end of Part B. Now look at Part C. SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 07/12  41 Part C In this part of the test, you’ll hear two different fe 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. A Now look at extract one. B Fill the circle in completely. Example: C Extract 1: Questions 31-36 E You hear an interview with Dr Helen Sands, about her work with patients who are learning to cope with amputation. L You now have 90 seconds to read questions 31-36. P 31. How did the young patient called David react to the amputation of his leg? M A He felt he was now excluded from normal life. B He compared it to the experience of a relative dying. A C He resented his inability to take part in physical activities. S 32. What does Dr Sands suggest about pain in a missing or ‘phantom’ limb? A Under-reporting by patients makes it hard to know how frequent it is. B The discomfort can generally be traced to a physical cause. C The problem affects far fewer patients than in the past. 33. Some patients feel that their missing limb is still attached but A would cause pain if they used it. B is fixed in a strange position. C has increased in size. SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 08/12  42 34. Dr Sands’ current treatment trial includes people who have A reacted badly to previous treatments. B failed to respond to any form of medication. C reported pain levels that impact on their daily lives. 35. In Dr Sands’ current trial, patients are E A helped to come to terms with the loss of a limb emotionally. shown how to manage a computer-operated prosthetic limb. L B C made to move a simulation of the missing limb in their minds. 36. A its effects are long-lasting. M P Dr Sands feels one advantage of the trial group’s treatment is that A B it can be used by patients after discharge. S C it helps certain patients to become almost pain-free. Now look at extract two. SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 09/12  43 Extract 2: Questions 37-42 You hear a dermatologist called Dr Jake Cooper talking about a skin condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). You now have 90 seconds to read questions 37-42. 37. When describing the condition known as HS, Dr Cooper suggests that it A is fairly common so should be more accurately diagnosed. B would be better understood if it presented more uniformly. E C may be incorrectly treated due to misinformation from patients. P L 38. Dr Cooper explains that one cause of HS may be blocked hair follicles resulting from A shaving of the affected area. M B the overuse of deodorants. the effects of smoking. A C S 39. When describing the case of a patient called Sophie, Dr Cooper suggests that A HS has a tendency to get progressively worse. B diagnosis of HS may require a full patient history. C a multiple treatment approach is often required for HS. 40. Dr Cooper says that those treating patients with HS should be aware that the condition A may recur after disappearing for many years. B may be triggered by an episode of depression. C may become increasingly difficult to treat over time. SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 10/12  44 41. When discussing a patient called Emily, Dr Cooper suggests that her mother’s attitude A reflected a lack of sympathy and understanding. B led to a delay in confirming the correct diagnosis. C may have contributed to the severity of the symptoms. 42. When discussing the treatment of HS sufferers, Dr Cooper recommends they should E A eat healthy foods such as brown bread. restrict their intake of dairy products. L B C avoid all types of alcoholic drinks. P That is the end of Part C. M You now have two minutes to check your answers. A THAT IS THE END OF THE LISTENING TEST S SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 11/12  45 N K L A B SAMPLE [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 12/12  46 Sample Test 3 LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY PARTS A, B & C L E P A M S www.occupationalenglishtest.org © Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment – ABN 51 988 559 414  47 LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY PART A: QUESTIONS 1-12 1 left knee 2 (an) insect bite 3 cholesterol 4 excruciating 5 drive 6 septicaemia septicemia rugby anti(-)inflammatories 9 (awful) diarrhoea diarrhea 10 liquid morphine 11 (an) ice pack 12 (a) skin rash PART A: QUESTIONS 13-24 13 jet lag 14 meningitis 15 Malarone 16 sweating 17 splitting headache 18 jaundice 19 (really) racing 20 eyes 21 abdominal discomfort abdominal pain 22 hepatitis A 23 cold sores (all over her upper lip) cold sores (all over upper lip) cold sores (all over her lip) cold sores (all over lip) (a) lumpectomy 1  48 LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY PART B: QUESTIONS 25-30 25 A worried that he may have damaged a filling 26 B reassuring them that their workload won’t increase 27 B possible post-operative side effects 28 C treating the side-effects of an operation 29 A prompt preparation is the most effective way to minimise patient risk. 30 B impressed by how little time he spent in the hospital. PART C: QUESTIONS 31-36 31 B He compared it to the experience of a relative dying. 32 A Under-reporting by patients makes it hard to know how frequent it is. 33 B is fixed in a strange position. 34 C reported pain levels that impact on their daily lives. 35 C made to move a simulation of the missing limb in their minds. 36 B it can be used by patients after discharge. PART C: QUESTIONS 37-42 37 A is fairly common so should be more accurately diagnosed. 38 C the effects of smoking. 39 B diagnosis of HS may require a full patient history. 40 A may recur after disappearing for many years. 41 A reflected a lack of sympathy and understanding. 42 B restrict their intake of dairy products. --- END OF KEY 2  HAYLEY DOVE 49 Sample Test 5 LISTENING SUB-TEST – QUESTION PAPER L E M P S A TIME: APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES DO NOT open this question paper until you are told to do so. One mark will be granted for each correct answer. Answer ALL questions. Marks are NOT deducted for incorrect answers. At the end of the test, you will have two minutes to check your answers. At the end of the test, hand in this Question Paper. You must not remove OET material from the test room. HOW TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS Part A: Write your answers on this Question Paper by filling in the blanks. Example: Patient: Ray Sands Part B & Part C: Mark your answers on this Question Paper by filling in the circle using a 2B pencil. Example: A B C www.occupationalenglishtest.org © Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment – ABN 51 988 559 414 [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING SUB-TEST QUESTION PAPER 01/12  50 N K L A B [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 02/12  51 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. E At the end of the test you’ll have two minutes to check your answers. P Part A L M In this part of the test, you’ll hear two different extracts. In each extract, a health professional is talking to a patient. A For questions 1-24, complete the notes with information that you hear. Now, look at the notes for extract one. S [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 03/12  52 Extract 1: Questions 1-12 You hear a primary-care doctor talking to a patient called Hayley Dove. For questions 1-12, complete the notes with a word or short phrase that you hear. You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes. Patient Hayley Dove Background to condition endometriosis for many years following birth of son E - discomfort from episodes of bloating, (1) and fatigue L developed (2) pain worsening condition affected her work as a (3) P diagnosis of (4) M underwent (5) - procedure eliminated symptoms set up business as a (6) A Development of new symptoms and treatment S began to experience fatigue again - linked to work activities, e.g. online meetings and conferences - particularly noticeable after (7) (8) initially suspected blood tests led to eventual diagnosis of haemochromatosis - n.b. (9) as an infant – but family history now established treated via venesection - initially weekly, now three-monthly - has some (10) as a result Current concerns now experiencing stiffness in joints – in both fingers and (11) tendency to become excessively (12) occasional shortness of breath – not linked to exertion [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 04/12  53 Extract 2: Questions 13-24 You hear a physiotherapist talking to a patient called Marvin Chainey. For questions 13-24, complete the notes with a word or short phrase that you hear. You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes. Patient Marvin Chainey Onset of symptoms contracted Covid-19 - wasn’t (13) (no hospital admission) flu-like symptoms (one week) E dry cough (persisted one month) L Post-Covid symptoms ongoing lack of (14) P breathlessness after everyday tasks, e.g. carrying groceries insomnia leading to daytime fatigue M (15) on waking – persisted all day brain described as (16) A tendency to forget things, e.g. (17) (18) accompanied by chest pain S Diagnosis and treatment ECG and heart monitor (five days) diagnosis of (19) - beta blockers prescribed low levels of (20) identified – supplements prescribed Current concerns over-exertion or anxiety leads to recurrence of fatigue - accompanied by joint pain: affects (21) and lower extremities (22) in fingers has practised (23) long-term – recently commenced tai-chi would like to resume gym attendance asks for advice on strength-building exercises - e.g. use of (24) and light weights That is the end of Part A. Now look at Part B. [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 05/12  54 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. Now look at question 25. A B Fill the circle in completely. Example: C E 25. You hear a hospital nurse talking to a patient. L The patient expresses a concern about P A having to make use of a mobility aid. B being expected to mobilise without assistance. M C feeling unsteady when he’s attempting to mobilise. A 26. You hear two community nurses conducting a patient handover. S The patient may need some guidance in how to deal with A the regular medication that he needs to take. B ongoing therapy related to his long-term health needs. C the sensitivity associated with a health condition he’s developed. 27. You hear the beginning of a training session for nurses about to start work on a paediatric ward. What is the focus of today’s session? A comparing equipment used with patients of different ages B gaining an awareness of how some equipment is used C learning how best to organise some equipment [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 06/12  55 28. You hear an occupational therapist briefing a trainee about a home visit that he’s going to observe her making. What is the priority for today’s visit? A helping the patient to regain independence in everyday tasks B meeting a family member who has concerns about the patient C ensuring that a mechanical device is appropriate for the patient E 29. You hear a hospital pharmacist talking to a patient. L The patient’s main concern about his medication is whether P A he’s been prescribed the most effective dose. B he’s likely to experience long-term side effects. M C he’s been taking it at the most appropriate time. A 30. You hear a primary-care doctor talking to a patient. S The patient is worried that she may have A self-treated her toe in an inappropriate way. B damaged a toe that she’d previously injured. C triggered the resurgence of a health condition. That is the end of Part B. Now look at Part C. [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 07/12  56 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. Now look at extract one. A B Fill the circle in completely. Example: C Extract 1: Questions 31-36 E You hear Dr Pietro Everall giving a presentation on the subject of cholesterol. L You now have 90 seconds to read questions 31-36. P 31. Dr Everall thinks misunderstandings about the role of cholesterol largely arise due M A an imprecise use of the term in the media. B inadequate explanations by health professionals. A C a lack of focus on its positive influences in research studies. S 32. Dr Everall feels that using the words ‘good and ‘bad’ to describe types of cholesterol A may be a useful way of clarifying a key point for patients. B could encourage patients to find out more about the science. C might lead patients to underestimate the complexity of the subject. 33. Dr Everall feels that some patients are reluctant to engage with the dangers of cholesterol because A the standard investigations aren’t generally available to them. B they don’t realise which social groups are most likely to be affected. C no noticeable symptoms are associated with its gradual accumulation. [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 08/12  57 34. In terms of preventive medicine, Dr Everall mentions research that suggests high levels of cholesterol may result from A the existence of an inherited predisposition. B lifestyle factors that aren’t usually associated with it. C a range of modifiable behaviours particular to one age group. 35. What does Dr Everall say about the drug called Inclisiran? E A Its use could lead to considerable cost savings. Patients are likely to tolerate it better than existing options. L B C Further research is needed to establish its full range of possible uses. 36. A M P What point does Dr Everall make about the technology known as ‘gene silencing’? Claims made about its potential uses need to be treated with caution. A B It works in a similar way to some other similar techniques. S C Wrong assumptions may sometimes be made about it. Now look at extract two. [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 09/12  58 Extract 2: Questions 37-42 You hear an interview with a nurse called Lianne Haydock who is talking about the issues involved in caring for obese or ‘plus-size’ patients. You now have 90 seconds to read questions 37-42. 37. Lianne feels that in response to increasing numbers of plus-size patients, nurses should A take a lead in educating them about the risks. B be proactive in investigating what lies behind the problem. E C remain focussed on providing them with the best possible service. P L 38. What attitude towards plus-size patients does Lianne find unacceptable? A a belief that they’re somehow to blame for their weight. M B a lack of interest in the medical reasons for their weight. a tendency to assume they’ve been trying to lose weight A C S 39. Lianne suggests adopting an approach to caring for patients that A makes special provision for those defined as plus-size. B is able to accommodate the needs of people of all sizes. C involves a reassessment of what represents a typical size. 40. Lianne says the greatest problem with specialised equipment for plus-sized patients is often that A a limited range is available for hospitals to choose from. B hospitals lack the resources to invest in the quantities needed. C the physical layout of hospitals can’t accommodate them easily. [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 10/12  59 41. How does Lianne respond to the question about the safety issues presented by plus-size patients? A She accepts that training in this area needs to be improved. B She outlines some principles to apply to minimise any issues. C She makes a case for increased levels of support for nursing staff. 42. When asked about the human dimension of caring for plus-size patients, Lianne underlines the value of E A involving patients in decisions about their everyday care ensuring that patients appreciate any concerns staff may have. L B C respecting the patient’s wishes about how their size is referred to. P That is the end of Part C. M You now have two minutes to check your answers. A THAT IS THE END OF THE LISTENING TEST S [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 11/12  60 N K L A B [CANDIDATE NO.] LISTENING QUESTION PAPER 12/12  61 Sample Test 5 LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY PARTS A, B & C www.occupationalenglishtest.org © Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment – ABN 51 988 559 414  62 LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY PART A: QUESTIONS 1-12 11 (bouts of) nausea 22 lower back 3 3 pre(-)school teacher 4 4 cervical cancer 5 5 (a) hysterectomy 6 6 recruitment consultant 7 7 driving (any distance) 89 8 iron(-)deficiency anaemia 1 iron(-)deficiency anemia 9 adopted 110 scarring (on the arm) 1 11 knees 12 thirsty PART A: QUESTIONS 13-24 113 vaccinated 3 14 energy 1 415 headache 116 fuzzy 5 17 words 1 6 18 palpitations 1 19 arrhythmia 720 vitamin D 121 hips 8 22 numbness 1 923 yoga 224 resistance bands 1  63 LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY PART B: QUESTIONS 25-30 25 2 C feeling unsteady when he's attempting to mobilise. 5 26 C the sensitivity associated with a health condition he's developed 2 27 6 B gaining an awareness of how some equipment is used. 28 2 A helping the patient to regain independence in everyday tasks 7 29 B he's likely to experience long-term side effects. 2 30 C triggered the resurgence of a health condition. 8 PART C: QUESTIONS 31-36 3 31 A an imprecise use of the term in the media. 1 32 A may be a useful way of clarifying a key point for patients. 3 33 2 C no noticeable symptoms are associated with its gradual accumulation. 34 3 B lifestyle factors that aren't usually associated with it. 3 35 B Patients are likely to tolerate it better than existing options. 3 36 C Wrong assumptions may sometimes be made about it. 4 PART C: QUESTIONS 37-42 3 37 C remain focussed on providing them with the best possible service. 7 38 A a belief that they're somehow to blame for their weight. 3 39 8 B is able to accommodate the needs of people of all sizes. 40 3 C the physical layout of hospitals can't accommodate them easily. 9 41 B She outlines some principles to minimise any issues. 4 42 A involving patients in decisions about their everyday care. 0 --- END OF KEY 2  64 MELISSA GORDON 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 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. Now, look at the notes for extract one.  65 Extract 1: Questions 1 - 12. You hear a doctor talking to a new patient called Melissa Gordon. For questions 1 to 12, complete the following notes with a word or short phrase. You now have 30 seconds to look at the notes. Patient Melissa Gordon  works as a (1)________________________________ Medical history  has occasional (2)_____________________________  is allergic to (3)_______________________________  has a (4)_______________________ diet  non-smoker  this will be her second child  needed (5)____________________treatment before first pregnancy  first baby presented as (6)____________________ - (7)___________________ required during intervention  after giving birth, had problems with (8)__________ - helped by midwife Baby's father  family history of (9)___________________________  child from previous marriage has (10)____________ Points raised  not keen on amniocentesis  enquired about the possibility of (11)____________ testing  provided her with a leaflet on preparing (12)____________________________ for new baby  66 Extract 2: Questions 13 - 24. You hear a GP talking to a new patient called Mike Royce. For questions 13-24, complete the notes with a word or short phrase. You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes. Patient Mike Royce New patient transferring from another practice Description of initial  severe left knee pain in (13)_________________ area symptoms  worsened after an accident at work  developed (14)________________on back of knee (described as trigger points.) Impact on daily life  unable to (15)______________while working (house painter)  problems climbing ladders Initial treatment  exercise programme including - stretching exercises - rest  (16)_______________________________for pain Developments in condition  GP suspected (17)___________________  prescribed hospital-based rehabilitation  temporary improvement noted Current condition  muscular problem diagnosed by (18)_______________ - was performing treatment on (19)_____________  experiencing insomnia and (20)_______________  suspects (21)_____________________(Own research)  has recorded experiences in (22)__________________  beginning to experience pain in both (23)______________________________________ Suggested course of action  recommended referral to (24)___________________ That is the end of Part A.Now look at Part B  67 Part B In this part of the test,you’ll hear six different extracts.In each extract, you’ll hear people talking in a diferent healthcare setting. For questions 25-30, choose the answer (A, B or c) which fits best according to what you hear. ou'll have time to read each question before you listen. Complete your answers as you listen. Now look at question 25. 25. You hear a dietitian talking to a patient. What is she doing? A correcting the patient's misconception about obesity B describing the link between obesity and other diseases C stressing the need for a positive strategy aimed at weight loss 26. You hear members of a hospital committee discussing problems in the X-ray department. The problems are due to a delay in A buying a replacement machine. B getting approval for a repair to a machine. C identifying a problem with a particular machine. 27. You hear a senior nurse giving feedback to a trainee after a training exercise The trainee accepts that he failed to A Alocate the CPR board quickly enough. B deal with the CPR board on his own. C Install the CPR board correctly.  68 28. You hear a trainee nurse asking his senior colleague about the use of anti-embolism socks (AES) for a patient. The patient isn't wearing the socks because A she's suffering from arterial disease in her legs. B there is sensory loss in her legs. C her legs are too swollen. 29. You hear a vet talking about her involvement in the management of the practice where she works. How does she feel about her role? A She accepts that it's become surprisingly complex. B She wishes her boss took more interest in the finances. C She values the greater understanding it gives her of her work. 30. You hear a physiotherapist giving a presentation about a study she's been involved In. She suggests that her findings are of particular interest because of A the age of the subjects. B the type of disorder involved. C the length of time covered by the study That is the end of Part B. Now look at Part C.  69