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OET Listening Practice

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OET Listening Test 3, Part A

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Listening Test 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 1.

Questions count: 2
Passing grade: 3
Time limit: 15 minutes
Number of allowed attempts: 5

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Extract 1: Questions 1-12.

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. You now have 30 seconds to look at the notes.

OET Listening 3 A1

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Patient: Mr Berry

Reason for referral: Ongoing anxiety and panic attacks.

Current Symptoms

Still experiencing anxiety and 1) .
Feels on edge even with 2) .
Panic attacks cause difficulty breathing, 3. and dizziness.

Medication

Started treatment approximately 4) ago.
Taking Citalopram 20 mg 5) .
Taking 20 mg 6) three times a day.

Use of Chlordiazepoxide

Doctor prescribed 20 mg 3 times daily.
Recently taken only in the last 4–5 days.
Patient feels medication only 8) symptoms for a short amount of time.

Side Effects

Experiencing 9) .
Also reports a 10) .

Lifestyle / Coping

Patient believes 11) will help manage anxiety.
Recently managed to go alone to a 12) .

Extract 2: Questions 13 - 24.

You will hear part of a consultation between a GP and a patient called Mr Martin.

For questions 13-24 complete the notes with a word or short phrase. You now have 30 seconds to look at the notes.

OET Listening 3 A2

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Patient Mr Martin

Background / Symptoms:

Stomach pain.
Condition present (13) for years but worse recently.
Located across (14) of the abdomen radiating towards (15) .
Describes pain as not severe.
Like an (16) .
Pain moves side to side.
Patient suspects (17) problems.
Feels (18) and painful.
Ongoing problem. 4 years ago diagnosed / suspected (19) .

Bowel Movements Variable.

Ongoing problems with (20) .
But recently stool is (21) .
Drinks plenty of water. No diarrhea.
No presence of (22) in stool.
No black motions.

Medication:

Previously prescribed Colofac. Didn’t do much good.
Monitors diet rather than taking (23) .
Takes OTC (24) capsules which provide relief.