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OET Listening Test 1, Part C

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OET Listening Part C is the final section of the listening sub-test, designed to assess how well candidates understand complex spoken English in professional healthcare contexts. In this part, test-takers listen to two recordings of presentations or interviews on health-related topics, each lasting about 5 minutes. The focus is on identifying the speaker’s attitude, opinion, and purpose rather than just factual details. Candidates answer multiple-choice questions that test their ability to grasp the overall meaning, infer implied ideas, and recognize subtle cues in tone or emphasis. Success in Part C requires active listening, an ability to follow extended discourse, and skill in distinguishing between main ideas and supporting information.

  • Questions count: 12
  • Passing grade: 3
  • Time limit: 6 minutes
  • Number of allowed attempts: 5
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31. Mark says that the needle and syringe vaccination method needs to be updated because:

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Patients are complaining that it's too painful.
It's becoming less effective in protecting against new diseases.
People are not being immunised because they are frightened of needles.
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32. Mark says the Nano patch is particularly successful at delivering vaccines due to:

The size of the equipment that's needed.
The way the substance is delivered.
The material from which it's made.
3.

33. What does Mark see as an advantage of the Nano patch?

It requires a lower dose.
It triggers a faster reaction.
It offers complete protection.
4.

34. Mark thinks that the low cost of the Nano patch means that:

The range of diseases targeted could be expanded.
More funding will be made available for research.
Lethal viruses will become a thing of the past.
5.

35. What challenges with transporting needles and syringes does Mark identify?

Liquid evaporating in high temperatures.
Maintaining constant temperature.
The need for specialised vehicles.
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36. Papua New Guinea was chosen for the Nano patch trials mainly because:

Its healthcare system required support.
It has unreliable power supplies.
It has high rates of HPV.
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37. Bruce's team decided to set up the project because they wanted:

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To contribute to research on dementia.
To influence public attitudes towards dementia.
To find ways of managing dementia more efficiently.
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38. Why did Bruce encourage his patients to see an audiologist?  

To enable more people to use their equipment properly.
So that they could access a wider range of entertainment.
Because auditory impairment is linked to intellectual decline.
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39. Bruce says that learning a new language can benefit patients by:  

Forming strong connections in the brain.
Building confidence in acquiring expertise.
Providing opportunities for social interaction.
10.

40. What does Bruce say is the best thing about the activity groups his team have set up?  

They reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
They encourage people to spend time outdoors.
They address many of the risk factors simultaneously.
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41. In the immediate future, Bruce's team aims to:  

Promote the project beyond the local area.
Increase the scope of their own local project.
Invite neighbouring practices to join their project.
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42. How does Bruce feel about the outcome of the project?  

Optimistic regarding its wider relevance.
Disappointed that it hasn't been taken more seriously.
Cautious about drawing any specific conclusions from it.
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