Listening Test

Part A

Extract 1: Questions 1 to 12

You hear a general practitioner talking to a new patient called Doug Jones. For questions 1 to 12, complete the notes
with a word or short phrase.

You now have 30 seconds to look at the notes

Patient: Doug Jones

Occupation: (1) ______________________ (retired)

Having trouble sleeping

Information Given: ignored the sleep problem initially- now experiences it 2-3 times a week

described as (2) ______________________ by the patient coupled with concentration

problem

recounted an incident: could not immediately recognize

(3) ______________________ from

previous workplace

cannot cope with (4) ______________________ resulting in irritation and frustration

has memory problems as well-forgetting simple words and phrases

(5) ______________________ of physical activity (due to self-isolation)

hypertension on medication (5) ______________________

Initial Diagnosis: Dementia

potential due to presence of (6) ______________________

not the same as general forgetfulness but is a (7) ______________________

brain disorder

long – term result: death

affects thinking, behavior, and daily (8) ______________________

more work needed to identify (9)______________________ type of dementia

Initial Recommendation:
improve general health

increase (10) ______________________ of physical activity

improve quality of sleep to eliminate (11) ______________________ from the brain

Refrain from using sleeping pills

Intervene to prevent breathing problems while sleeping (because lack of

(12) ______________________ will have a negative impact on memory).

Referral: to sleep specialists

Extract 2: Question 13 to 24

You hear an addiction specialist talking to a new patient called Cheryl Tyson. For questions 13 to 24, complete the
following notes with a word or short phrase.

You now have 30 seconds to look at the notes.

Patient: Cheryl Tyson

Reason for referral: addiction to painkillers

Chronology of events:

onset of (13) ______________________ pain due to physical work in a

warehouse

had (14) ______________________ disrupted daily activities

initially relied on OTC pain relievers

resorted to microdiscectomy surgery after (15) ______________________

did not help

only prescribed opioids post-surgery, including (16)

______________________ and opiate mix

developed breakthrough pain

also started taking up to three (18) ______________________ a day

Complications of Medication:

Several constipations, nausea (19)______________________ swings to the

point of being suicidal fuzziness

Memory loss (as a result of (20) ______________________ years of taking

painkillers
Treatment Plan: First phase: Learn (21) ______________________ ways to manage pain
Second phase: Progress to (22) ______________________ therapy to learn
how to handle stress

Third phase: learn to slowly reduce painkillers through private session with a

(23) ______________________

Ultimate goal: to know longer see opioids as a (24)

______________________ (instead, to use other pain management

techniques)
 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 dermatologist talking to a patient about their skin health.

What is the cause of the patient’s problems?

A. Her recent change in diet.

B. A change in medication.
C. A new treatment plans

26. You hear a nurse talking about a new program to be introduced on her ward.

What will be the program’s main objective?

A. The programme will provide support for nurses dealing with addition.
B. The programme will provide support for patients dealing with addition.
C. The programme will provide support for community outreach.

27. You hear an intern asking a senior colleague about patient’s treatment plan.

What recommendation has the senior colleague made?

A. To treat Mr Harris’s balance issues.

B. To have Mr Harris do light physical activity
C. To get Mr Harris out of bed as soon as possible

28. You hear a surgeon and an internist discuss the treatment plan for a patient.

The female doctor suggests that the patient could

A. have internal injuries not detected by the test done.

B. have further damage as a result of the fracture.
C. wait for further tests and scans to be run.

29. You hear a member of a hospital discussing a problem in the A&E department.

What problem is the department experiencing?

A. There are more patients with mental health disorders.

B. There is no mechanism to get patients into treatment.
C. There are no staff in the hospital who can help the patients.

30. You hear a GP talking about opening and managing her own practice.

What does she consider to be the biggest challenge?

A. Creating close relationships with patients.

B. Balancing time with patients with other responsibilities.
C. Maintaining healthy finances.
 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 31-42, 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: Question 31 to 36

You hear a presentation by a radiologist, Alen Jackson, who’s talking about his own work with artificial intelligence.

You have 90 seconds to read questions 31 to 36.

31. Why does Allen Jackson give information about how the current system works?

A. To emphasize how the research can improve upon the current system.
B. To give information that few people are likely aware of.
C. To explain why he decided to take part in this research project.

32. How does artificial intelligence compare to the current system?

A. AI is slightly less accurate that the current system.

B. AI compares favourably to the current system.
C. AI results in more women being diagnosed with cancer.

33. How did patients feel about the study?

A. They were not informed about their participation.

B. They were not concerned about any aspect of the study.
C. They were worried about the security of their records.

34. Allen Jackson believes that the results of the research study mean that

A. doctors can specialize in other areas of medicine.

B. doctors can spend less time specializing in radiology.
C. doctors can devote less of their time to diagnosis

35. How might future patients be affected by the research?

A. They will not notice any difference as a result of the research.

B. Their stress levels may decrease because of speedier results.
C. Fewer patients will like be diagnoses with breast cancer.

36. Allen Jackson believes that international collaboration is important because

A. it will help improve the accuracy of diagnosis for women in the UK.
B. it will help to eradicate diseases around the world.
C. it will help to increase positive outcomes for patients.
Extract 2: Question 37 to 42

You hear a presentation by a specialist thoracic called Sally Grasslake, who’s talking about her work with a patient,
John Blake, with a rare condition that affects his ability to breathe normally.

You have 90 seconds to read question 37 to 42

37. How did Sally say come to take John on as a patient?

A. He was referred by his regular GP.

B. He was not helped by a series of GP’s.
C. His GP told him to seek a specialist.

38. How does John’s condition affect his everyday life?

A. He experiences pain in all areas of his body.

B. He cannot do common exercises.
C. He is not able to stand on his own.

39. Why was John frustrated by his diagnosis?

A. Because he felt it was not accurate.

B. Because his symptoms did not match the diagnosis.
C. Because he was not able to receive medical care.

40. What was John’s reaction to the response of the GP’s he saw?

A. His outlook on life was negatively affected.

B. He immediately sought out a specialist for help.
C. He started to self-medicate for his condition.

41. How did Sally react to John’s condition?

A. She believed his symptoms were caused by something else.

B. She felt that surgical intervention was necessary.
C. She thought that more research was necessary.

42. What does Sally suggest about the success of the surgery?

A. The earlier it is done the more likely it will result in a positive outcome.
B. It is very difficult to reduce the amount of pain it will cause patients.
C. The severity of the problem will determine the outcome.