OET Listening Test 13, Part C

1.

31. You hear Dr. Pietro Everall giving a presentation on the subject of cholesterol.

You now have 90 seconds to read questions 31 -36.

31. Dr. Everall thinks misunderstandings about the role of cholesterol largely arise due to:

An imprecise use of the term in the media.

Inadequate explanations by health professionals.

A lack of focus on its positive influences in research studies.

2.

32. Dr. Everall feels that using the words 'good” and "bad" to describe types of cholesterol:

May be a useful way of clarifying a key point for patients.

Could encourage patients to find out more about the science.

Might lead patients to underestimate the complexity of the subject.

3.

33. Dr. Everall feels that some patients are reluctant to engage with the dangers of cholesterol because:

The standard investigations aren't generally available to them.

They don't realize which social groups are most likely to be affected.

No noticeable symptoms are associated with its gradual accumulation.

4.

34. In terms of preventive medicine, Dr. Everall mentions research that suggests high levels of cholesterol may result from:

The existence of an inherited predisposition.

Lifestyle factors that aren't usually associated with it.

A range of modifiable behaviours particular to one age group.

5.

35. What does Dr. Everall say about the drug called 'Inclisiran'?

Its use could lead to considerable cost savings.

Patients are likely to tolerate it better than existing options.

Further research is needed to establish its full range of possible uses.

6.

36. 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.

It works in a similar way to some other similar techniques.

Wrong assumptions may sometimes be made about it.