OET Listening 20 Peter and Michael

Part A

Extract 1: Questions 1-12

You hear Rose, a neonatal intensive care nurse, talking to Peter about his new-born twin. For questions 1-12, complete the notes with a word or short phrases. You now have 30 seconds to look at the notes.

Father’s name: Peter

Initial details:

• Twin babies born (1) _______________________________________________ weeks early.
• Olive is named after (2) _______________________________________________________.

Olive’s current situation:

• She is small and does not have a lot of (3) ___________________________________________.
• She was taken to a (4) ____________________________________________________.
• She does not have enough (5) ____________________________________________ fat to keep her warm.

Nurse’s comment regarding the incubator stay:

• They will start by giving fluids and a trial for (6) _________________________________________ feed will be initiated.
• She will get out when she can maintain her (7) _____________________________________________.
• No set weight or (8) _____________________________________________________.

History of pregnancy and Olive’s condition:

• They started scan by the (9) __________________________________________________ week.
• They missed a couple of scans because it was (10) _________________________________________.
• Olive’s placenta contained less (11) _____________________________________________________.
• Her oxygen saturation is (12) __________________________________________________________ which is normal.

Extract 2: Questions 13-24

You hear an optometrist talking to Michael, a man with macular degeneration. For questions 13-24, complete the notes with a word or short phrases. You now have 30 seconds to look at the notes.

Patient: Michael

Patient’s comments on his eyes and previous optometrist visits:

• His last visit to the optometrist was (13) _________________________________________________ ago.
• He purchased his most recent glasses (14) __________________________________________________ ago.
• He has difficulty reading printed (15) ________________________________________ books.
• In 2006, he noticed (16) __________________________________________ in reading lines.
• Ophthalmologist referred him to a (17) _________________________________________ specialist.
• Specialist noticed (18) _____________________________________________ in front of retina.
• Prescribed lucenitus (19) ________________________________________ to be taken monthly.
• He visits specialist every (20) ___________________________________________.

Patient’s Treatment and Outcomes:

• Doctors were (21) ________________________________________.
• He had (22) ____________________________________________ injections.

Optometrist’s explanation of Amsler chart:

• Most of the time, people do not use it (23) __________________________________________.
• He needs to (24) _________________________________________ one eye when using it.

That is the end of Part A. Now look at Part B.

Part B

• In this part of the test, you will hear six different extracts.
• In each extract, you will 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 will have time to read each question before you listen.
• Complete your answers as you listen.

Now look at question 25.

25. Which of the following information is INCORRECT regarding the patient’s condition?

1. He is on amiodarone
2. Has a wounded right sacrum
3. His glucose was high, so he received insulin

26. What is this nurse’s opinion regarding the new nurses

1. They want to be given everything without effort.
2. They cannot manage 40 beds effectively.
3. They want to work hard but they do not have the experience

27. According to the extract

1. The charge nurse had personal problems
2. The new nurse felt respected
3. They were both stressed at work

28. Regarding the patient’s vital data

1. Oxygen saturation is 90%
2. Heart rate is 131 bpm
3. Respiratory rate is 11

29. According to the extract

1. Patient’s condition is un-usual
2. The bleeding is resulting from the uterine contraction
3. The targeted oxygen saturation is 96%

30. According to the extract

1. The patient is shocked
2. The patient had been vomiting blood
3. The patient was started on blood transfusion

That is the end of Part B. Now look at Part C.

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.

Extract 1: Questions 31-36

You hear an interview with Professor John McNeil, who’s an expert of preventive medicine. You now have 90 seconds to read questions 31-36.

31. What important information does professor McNeil point up to regarding the study?

1. The increasing number of people taking Aspirin every morning.
2. The longer life-span of those administering Aspirin every morning.
3. That participants had no history of cerebrovascular events.

32. What does professor McNeil say regarding the results of the trials concerning the link between Aspirin and cancer?

1. More clinical trials are needed in order to come to an answer.
2. The exact effect is not yet confirmed.
3. It proves that people who take Aspirin are more liable to die of cancer.

33. How does professor McNeil describe the course of bleeding as a complication?

1. Progressive.
2. Continuous.
3. Regressive.

34. What aspect of the study is considered important and needs further research?

1. Effects of Aspirin on the course of some diseases on the long run.
2. The fact that people who are overweight might require larger doses.
3. The similarity of odds regarding the development of dementia when comparing the two arms of the study.

35. The study was conducted over a period of five years to notice if the patient’s age is related to

1. The long-term complications.
2. Patients’ compliance.
3. The influence of Aspirin.

36. Which of the following reasons does not require daily intake of Aspirin as to professor McNeil’s opinion?

1. Upon doctor’s advice.
2. prophylaxis from the occurrence of some diseases.
3. prophylaxis from the reoccurrence of some diseases.

Now look at extract two.

Extract 2: Questions 37-42

You hear an interview with Dr. Miranda Davies-Tuck, who’s a perinatal epidemiologist. You now have 90 seconds to read questions 37-42.

37. “planned home-birth” is a choice made by some women upon their:

1. financial status.
2. personal preference.
3. previous experience.

38. Which of the following does not categorize a women as being at high risk?

1. high birth weighted babies.
2. fetal mal-presentations.
3. previous elective caesarean section.

39. In low risk women, the lower rate of morbidity in home delivered babies is a result of it being

1. well planned.
2. performed in a friendlier environment.
3. less likely to involve advanced medical equipment.

40. What does Dr. Davie-Tuck mention as the reason behind the higher mortality rates in home deliveries of high-risk women?

1. The co-morbid conditions.
2. The barriers that hinder their transfer to the hospital.
3. Not yet identified

41. What is Dr. Davie-Tuck excited about regarding the studies in her country?

1. That they are mimicking those from international studies.
2. That they are growing in number and effectiveness.
3. That it helped a lot in the process of risk assessment.

42. Which of the following is a method that was used to overcome the barriers involving transferring high risk women to the hospital?

1. Providing more experienced midwives.
2. Establishing for a more appropriate midwife-obstetrician interaction.
3. Maintaining continuous after-birth follow-up.

That is the end of Part C.

You now have two minutes to check your answers.

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