OET Test 11

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Listening Test 11 LISTENING TEST 11 This test has two parts. Time allowed: 20 minutes

PART A: In this part of the test, you will hear a general practitioner talking to Alfonso Albert, a man suffering from an ear infection. You will hear the consultation once only, in sections. As you listen, you must make notes about the consultation under the headings given on the answer paper. Turn over now and look quickly through. You must give as much relevant information as you can under each of the headings provided. You may write as you listen, and there will be pauses during the consultation for you to complete your notes under the relevant heading, and to read the following heading. There will also be two minutes at the end of the test for you to check your answers. Give your answers in note form. Don’t waste time writing full sentences. Remember you will hear the consultation once only, and you should write as you listen. Now look at Question 1. Question 1 has been done for you. Name of the patient: Alfonso Albert Problem: Ear Infection

2 Notes on Alfonso’s problem 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4

Ears are ……………….. Feels ……………….. ……………….. This is the………………..it has happened.

3 Notes on Alfonso’s medical history 3.1 On medicine

Listening Test 11 3.2 Taking pills………………..

3.3 Age: ……………….. 4 Notes on further questions asked by the doctor 4.1 Smokes / Two ……………….. 4.2……………….. 4.3 ……………….. 5 Notes on examination by the doctor 5.1 Part of the ear is ……………….. 5.2 Red and……………….. 6 Notes on further questions asked by the doctor 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5

Feels ……………….. Seems to be ……………….. The patient was not ……………….. He experiences a ……………….. According to doctor, ear infections cause………………..

7 Notes on explanation by the doctor 7.1 Kinds of infection: There are two kinds of infections: (i)……………….. and (ii) ……………….. 7.2 In the case of this patient it is an ……………..., called ……………... 7.3 The infection can be caused by or related to ……………... 7.4 It is also called ……………... 8 Notes on further explanation of the problem by the doctor

Listening Test 11 8.1 Why does this infection occur? It mostly occurs when contaminated ……………... The accumulation of water ……………... The germs will grow and thrive ……………... Symptoms of this ear infection are very ……………… and ……………...

8.2 Symptoms include: Ear ……………... ……………... Itching inside the ear ……………... 9 Notes on further explanation and examination by the doctor 9.1 Does the patient feel pain while moving his head or when touching his ear? ……………... ……………... ……………... 10 Notes on prescription by the doctor 10.1 Are there any problems with hearing? YES or NO 10.2 In most of the cases, patients ……………... 10.3 The pus accumulates and ……………... 10.4 The doctor prescribed ……………… and told the patient to use them ……………... day. If required, the doctor may have to ……………… ……………... 10.5 Suggestions by the doctor: Use ear …………….... Advised the patient to ……………... ……………... Use ear plugs while ……………...

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End of Part A

PART B In this part of the test you will hear a discussion about Depressive Disorder. You will hear the talk once only, in sections. As you listen, you must answer the questions in the spaces provided on the answer paper. Turn over now and look quickly through Part B. You have one minute to do this.

You may write as you listen and there will be pauses during the talk for you to complete your answers and to read the following question. Remember, you will hear the tape once only and you should write as you listen. Now read Question 1. Question 1 has been done for you. WRITE CLEARLY 1 Name of the doctor: Doctor Natali Cameron Topic of discussion: Depressive Disorder 2 Notes on Depressive Disorder 2.1 In the Bible, ………….., as well as ………….., suffered from this affliction. 2.2 …………….referred to depression as …………..., which literally means …………... 2.3 Four (humours) fluids mentioned in the talk are: black bile, ………... , ……….. and yellow bile. 2.4 In the 19th Century, depression was seen as an ……………. of temperament. 2.5 Freud linked the development of depression to …………….

Listening Test 11 2.6 John Cheever was an author who wrote the book on Depressive Disorder- True or False?

3 Complete the Summary A 3.1……………. is a syndrome (group of symptoms) that indicates a 3.2……………. which in reality exceeds 3.3……………. It is specifically characterized by 3.4……………. and by more severe symptoms and 3.5……………. than is 3.6…………….. Commonly, signs and symptoms are characterized by 3.7 …………………………. in bodily functions. There can be changes which might cause many 3.8……………. that result in 3.9……………. and a 3.10……………. activity level.

4 Complete the following sentences: 4.1 A lot of research has shown that depressive disorder is especially related to ……………. 4.2 Depressive disorders are a huge ……………. 4.3 It affects millions of people. Facts about depression 4.4 Approximately 10% of adults, up to 8% of teens, and 2% of preteen ……………. experience some kind of ……………. 4.5 What is mentioned in the talk about Postpartum depression? Answer: Postpartum depression is the most common mental health disorder to afflict women after childbirth.

5 Answer the following questions or complete the answers:

Listening Test 11 5.1 What are adolescents who suffer from depression at risk of? Answer:

5.2 What does the medical study show? Answer: In a major medical study, depression ………………………… in the functioning of those affected more often than did arthritis, ………………………… chronic lung disease, and ………………………… , and in some ways as often as ………………………... 5.3 List the names of the diseases mentioned in the talk: Answer:

6 Complete the gaps Depression can coexist with 6.1………………………... every other 6.2………………………... illness, aggravating the 6.3………………………... who suffer the combination of both 6.4………………………... and the other 6.5………………………... Depression in the elderly tends to be 6.6………………………..., has a low rate of 6.7………………………... and is often 6.8………………………... This is of particular 6.9………………………... given that elderly men, particularly 6.10………………………..., have the highest suicide rate.

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7 Complete the table Comments

Explanation

Statement

It is not identified in a 7.1 ………………………... office.

Yes, it is 7.4……………………….. true

Depression is usually first identified in a 7.6………………………...

The situation is fast 7.2…..., there could be better treatment solutions in the near 7.3………………

Yes, it is 7.5…………

In spite of clear research evidence and 7.7………. regarding 7.8………, ………. is often undertreated.

No comments

For full recovery from a mood disorder, 7.9 ………………………... and/or electroconvulsive therapy (7.10........) and 7.11 ………. are necessary.

8 Complete the notes Myths about depression and its treatment 8.1 It is a weakness rather than an ………………… 8.2 If the sufferer just tries hard enough, ………………… 8.3 If you ignore ………………… in yourself or a loved one, it will …………………

Listening Test 11 8.4 Highly ………………… or highly accomplished people do not get ………………… Answer the following questions: 8.5 Who may not get depressed? Answer:

8.6 Is it true that people with depression are crazy? Answer 8.7 Does depression really exist? Answer: 8.8 Which groups does the speaker talk about? Answer: 8.9 Does Depression look like Irritability? Answer: 9 Complete the notes about the symptoms mentioned by the speaker: Some people may experience a smaller amount of symptoms whereas some others may experience a wider range of symptoms. The 9.1…………. of symptoms also varies with individuals. Less severe symptoms that precede the more 9.2…………. are called 9.3…………….

Complete the list of symptoms: 9.4 Persistently sad, anxious, angry, …………………

Listening Test 11 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9

Feelings of hopelessness or ………………… Feelings of ………………… or excessive guilt. Loss of interest or pleasure in ………………… that were once enjoyed. Social isolation, meaning the ………………… interactions with ………………… Insomnia, early morning awakening, or …………………

10 Complete the following summary Severe or recurrent depressive illnesses may require 10.1 ………………… medications along with 10.2 ………………… for the best outcome. If a person suffers one 10.3 ………………… he or she has up to about a 10.4 ………………… If the individual suffers 10.5………………… the chance of a 10.6………………… is about 80%. If the person suffers 10.7 ………………… , the likelihood of a fourth episode is 10.8 …………… Therefore, after a first depressive episode, it might make sense for the patient to 10.9 ………………… However, after a second and certainly after a 10.10 ………………… most clinicians will have a patient remain on a 10.11 ………………… for an extended period of 10.12 …………………, if not 10.13 ………………… Doctors may prescribe a variety of 10.14 ………………… before finding the 10.15 ………………… or combination of medications that is most effective for the 10.16 ………………… Sometimes, the dosage has to be increased to be 10.17 …………………

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