Listening test

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Extract 1: Questions 1 - 12

You hear a psychologist talking to a client called Candice May. For questions 13-24, complete the notes
with a word or short phrase.
You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes.

Patient : Candice May

Reason for appointment : tension due to relationship issues

(1) ________________________________ in the workplace

makes her (2) ________________________________

Background to the condition: experiencing difficulties for the last (3) _____________________

mother is sick for the last 3-4 months

no treatment taken

Present condition : (4) _______________________________ is bit of difficult

doesn’t have (5) _______________________________ to talk to

priorities dealing with issues with (6) _______________________

thinks she is putting a lot of pressure on him

Advice offered : (7) ________________________________ on the relationship area

Further enquiries : (8) __________________________ of counselling sessions

(9) ______________________________ involved for extra sessions

Session schedule : can (10) _____________________________ as long as required

difficult to provide set time

(11) ___________________________ book a session for next week

can focus on the (12) ________________________ of relationship

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Extract 2: Questions 13-24

You hear a psychologist talking to a client called Jane Speirs. For questions 13-24, complete the notes
with a word or short phrase.
You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes.

Patient : Jane Speirs

Description of the condtion: feeling (13) ________________________________

(14) ________________________________ in the muscles

unable to play netball

Early symptoms : started few weeks ago with a (15) _____________________________

(16) ________________________________ head

no treatment taken

can’t do (17) ________________________________ really

Further details : (18) _______________________________ fine

weight steady

no temperature with cold

(19) ________________________________ regular

Diagnosis : (20) ________________________________ around the body

enlarged spleen

suspected (21) ________________________________

red throat
Management : (22) __________________________ to confirm diagnosis

test for(23) ________________________________

Advice given : adequate rest

no specific remedies

body cures itself

(24) ___________________________ diet and fluid intake

follow up at the end of week

That is the end of Part A.

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

Now look at question 25.

25. You hear a health recommendation on free sugar reduction

What does the expert call for

A Reduction in determination of ill health

B Prevent the onset of the condition
C Eradication of non-communicable illness

26. You hear a health expert talk on pregnancy in women with epilepsy

What impact does seizure have on childbirth?

A Associated risks with delivery are unlikely

B Substantial risk of post partum bleeding
C Mother will remain seizure free for a year

27. You hear an advice on codeine use by an advanced practice pharmacist.

The speaker focuses on the biophysical model to

A explain the normal action of the drug

B reveal the addictive responses seen
C convey the working of analgesics

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28. You hear a registered nurse talk on advantages of aged care channel

How does the channel benefit as a resource

A it aids in training and developing

B it helps in preparing new recruits
C it supplements other equipment

29. You hear a doctor discuss on carT-cell therapy

The new immunotherapy involves

A increasing the intensity of resistance

B altering cell structure of pathogens
C understanding the patient’s genetics

30. You hear a patient handover by two nurses

Detail observation of the patient outlines

A cessation of smoking two years ago

B constancy maintained in oxygen saturation
C daily independent performing of ADLs

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

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 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 to 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 to 36

You hear a lecture on migraine by Dr Benjamin Durette.

You now have 90 seconds to read questions 37-42.

31. As per the doctor’s opinion, what may be the cause of migraine?

A Hormonal changes affecting the body

B Oedema of blood vessels inside the brain
C Aura that precedes the onset of headache

32. According to the doctor, why is aura benign?

A Since there is a difficulty in focussing eye sight

B Only rarer forms affect both sensation and speech
C The time duration during which the conditon lasts

33. What according to the doctor is visually the most widely relieving method?

A Effective sleep until the headache subsides

B Vomiting to reduce the chances of regurgitation
C Wait until the headache weans itself away

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34. How can hormonal fluctuations be thought to be a trigger according?

A Lack of sleep even if the difference is marginal

B Around half of the women likely experience while menstruating
C The onset of the condition during sudden exercise.

35. Why does the speaker think ice treatment can reduce the impact?

A Blood vessels become swollen with blood and dilate

B It cools the blood vessels therapy resulting in relief
C It contracts the vessels and reduces the blood flow

36. According to the doctor, what can be administered to sporadic migraine?

A Relaxation techniques that include bio feedback.

B Prophylactic medication which is taken regularly
C Over the counter pain relievers like aspirin or ibuprufen

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Extract 2: Questions 37 to 42

You hear a doctor talking about innovations in neuromuscular medicine.

You now have 90 seconds to read questions 37-42.

37. How did Dr Jeffry become a neuromuscular expert?

A The general neurology training that he started out with

B The fellowship he specialised in neuromuscular medicine
C His background in neurology and the fellowship combined

38. What best describes a typical day of the doctor?

A conducting a variety of procedures such as electromyography

B could be seeing a lot of patients or performing procedures
C seeing patients with rare conditions and serious prognosis

39. What was an exciting development regarding ALS?

A The discovery of genetic biomarkers that can be tested easily

B Ice bucket challenges helped raise funds required for research
C better understanding of its progresses in a particular patient

40. What should be a physician’s priority for an ALS patient

A Rely on treatments that really benefit patients overcome the disorder

B alleviate associated problems so that patients can lead normal lives
C help patients communicate better by helping them not to lose voices

41. What does Dr consider as one of the most under recognised problems with ALS

A How the disorder affects patient’s mental disposition

B The devastation that the diagnosis has on the patient
C The lack of social support that is required for patients

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42. What can patients with diabetic neuropathy expect in the future

A Better pain medication to reduce the pain associated

B Exciting research on drugs that patients are familiar with
C Introduction of newer drugs with greater effectiveness

That is the end of Part C.

You now have two minutes to check your answers.

END OF THE LISTENING TEST.

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LISTENING SUB-TEST 1

PART A: QUESTIONS 1 - 12

1 pressure
2 upset
3 3 months / three months
4 communication
5 anyone
6 partner
7 focus
8 number
9 money
10 continue
11 will
12 topic

PART A: QUESTIONS 13 - 24

13 tired
14 aches and pains
15 cold
16 blocked up
17 anything
18 appetite
19 bowel habits
20 scattered glands
21 glandular fever
22 blood tests
23 anemia
24 keep up

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 PART B: QUESTIONS 25 - 30

25 A reduction in determination of ill health

26 A associated risks with delivery are unlikely
27 C convey the working of analgesics
28 B it helps in preparing new recruits
29 B altering cell structure of pathogens
30 C daily independent performing of ADLs

PART C: QUESTIONS 31 - 36

31 A Hormonal changes affecting the body

32 B Only rarer forms affect both sensation and speech
33 A Effective sleep until the headache subsides
34 B Around half of the women likely experience while menstruating
35 C It contracts the vessels and reduces the blood flow
36 C Over the counter pain relievers like aspirin or ibuprufen

PART C: QUESTIONS 37 - 42

37 C His background in neurology and the fellowship combined

38 B could be seeing a lot of patients or performing procedures
39 A The discovery of genetic biomarkers that can be tested easily
40 B alleviate associated problems so that patients can lead normal lives
41 C The lack of social support that is required for patients
42 C Introduction of newer drugs with greater effectiveness

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