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  • OET Reading Contest 53

    Text A – Text Booklet Text A Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The disease is only found in humans. Whooping cough bacteria attach to the cilia (tiny, hair-like extensions) that line part of the upper respiratory system. The bacteria […] More

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    IBDP English A – Magazine Covers

    Magazine Cover: FASHION, Issue No. 2, Vol. 05, 28 March 2024 Guiding Question: How does the design and use of visual elements on the magazine cover communicate the themes and target audience of the publication? Sample Response The cover of FASHION magazine is a vibrant and compelling representation of its content and audience. Through a […] More

  • OET Listening 48 – Melissa Gordon and Mike Royce

    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. Extract 1: Questions 1-12 You hear an obstetrician talking to a patient called […] More

  • IBDP English A – Assessment Criteria

    The IBDP English A Paper 1 Assessment is based on the following criteria. Here is an overview of the criteria used to evaluate Paper 1 responses: IBDP English A Paper 1 Assessment Criteria Understanding and Interpretation: Comprehension: Demonstrating a clear understanding of the text’s content, context, and purpose. Interpretation: Providing insightful interpretations that reveal a […] More

  • IBDP English Concepts

    The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) English A course focuses on several key concepts that help students engage deeply with texts and develop critical thinking skills. These concepts provide a framework for analyzing and understanding literature and language in various contexts. Here are the main concepts in IBDP English A: IBDP English A Concepts | […] More

  • IBDP English A Areas of Exploration | AOE

    These examples illustrate how each guiding question can be explored through a variety of texts and contexts, providing rich material for analysis and discussion in the IBDP English A course. Readers, Writers, and Texts How and why do people study language and literature? To understand cultural heritage. To develop critical thinking skills. To enhance empathy […] More

  • Reading 53 B4

    Clear Communication Medical personnel are so immersed in jargon that it becomes part of their daily speech The patient may not understand the words or may have a different idea of their meaning. Technical words such as myocardial infarction are in obvious need of avoidance or explanation. Consider also terms such as exacerbate, chronic, numb, […] More

  • Reading 53 B3

    To: All Staff Subject: Faxing Confidential Information Please note the following: Take safety measures before faxing confidential information. A fax cover sheet should contain instruction that the faxed material is to be given only to the named recipient. Consent is needed from the client to fax information. Check that the fax number is correct, check […] More

  • Reading 53 B2

    Infection Prevention and Control Each year, an excess of £1 billion is spent by NHS on healthcare-associated infection. This is an infection that was neither present nor incubating at the time of contact with the healthcare facility. All staff have a duty to protect patients from harm and ensure colleagues, patients and visitors take infection […] More

  • Reading 53 B1

    Aseptic Technique Aseptic technique must be used when handling syringes and needles. The needle, the tip and hub, the inside of the barrel, and the plunger must be kept sterile at all times. Contamination of the plunger will contaminate the solution or medication as the plunger goes down the barrel. All syringes should be labelled […] More

  • OET Speaking 52

    Role Play Card 52 Interlocutor Role Play Card Patient Setting: Rural Community Health Clinic You are visiting your local community health clinic today because your GP is on holidays and the locum who is replacing him is fully booked for the next few days. You have been feeling unwell for a few days. Symptoms include […] More

  • Reading 51 B6

    Language Barriers Health institutions have the responsibility and an ethical obligation to ensure that residents who do not speak English are informed regarding procedures or treatments. Using a translator can result in errors. The best translator is one trained in the use of medical terminology. A telephone translation service, often available 24 hours every day, […] More

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