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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 nurse in the emergency department discussing the care of a patient with a
doctor.
What do the speakers agree to do?

A Put the patient’s arm in a sling.

B Wait for the patient to calm down.

C Treat the patient’s pain to relax the arm.

26. You hear a trainee doctor discussing a patient diagnosis with a tutor.

What is the diagnosis?

A Coeliac disease

B Constipation

C Bilateral lower abdominal pain

 27. You hear a hospital nurse briefing a colleague about a patient recovering from elective
surgery.
What does he want his colleague to do?

A review post-op information with the patient

B provide pain relief for the patient

C get the patient a medical certificate

28. You hear two hospital managers talking about an information session for people
who want to do voluntary work.

What problem do the managers discuss?

A How difficult it is for participants to get to the event.

B Technical issues with the event management systems.

C Finding good quality food and drinks for the event.

29. You hear a pharmacist talking to a doctor about a patient’s medication.

What is the pharmacist doing?

A reporting side effects

B checking the dosage

C recommending an alternative

30. You hear a doctor advising a patient about a change in medication.

What condition is the patient being treated for?

A hay fever.

B drowsiness.

C hives

That is the end of Part B.

 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: Questions 31-36

You hear an interview with Dr Cristine Ericson, who’s talking about her research supporting non-fasting lipid
blood tests for cholesterol.

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

31. What is Dr Cristine Ericson’s opinion about fasting before blood tests?

A It is not supported by scientific evidence.

B It is superior to non-fasting blood tests.

C It is
It is supported
supported by
by convention
convention not
not data
data.
It is supported by convention not data

32. What does Dr Cristine Ericson say about the research on non-fasting blood tests?

A The majority comes from Copenhagen.

B More studies should focus on children.

C It includes data from multiple countries.

33. What is Dr Cristine Ericson’s opinion on the difference between the results of fasting and
non-fasting tests?

A The small differences are unimportant.

B There is no difference in the results.

C There is a small but significant difference.

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 34. Dr Cristine Ericson states that everyone in Copenhagen was happy with the introduction of
non-fasting blood tests.

What evidence does she provide to support this claim?

A Data showing an increase in test attendance.

B Increased public demand for non-fasting tests.

C Positive stories from other medical professionals.

35. According to Dr Cristine Ericson, why are non-fasting blood tests popular with the public?

A Because of the strong research evidence in the report.

B Because of positive publicity in the newspaper and on TV.

C Because they are more convenient for busy lifestyles.

36. Which of the following statements best summarises Dr Cristine Ericson’s position on the
use of fasting or non-fasting blood tests?
A In rare cases fasting before a blood test is necessary.

B Fasting before a blood test should no longer be recommended.

C New research is needed on the use of fasting and non-fasting tests.

Now look at extract two.

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Extract 2: Questions 37-42

You hear a presentation in which a researcher called Dr Milan Patrecivich is talking about the relationship
between new technology and medicine in the future.

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

37. Dr Patrecivich suggests that in the future medical technology will

A continue to replace human doctors.

B give doctors freedom to express core skills.

C become more accurate and reliable than doctors.

38. According to Dr Patrecivich, how will wearable sensors and smartphones help GPs?

A They will allow doctors mobility to visit patients in remote locations.

B They will allow doctors to check if patients are following their advice.

C They will allow doctors to monitor their patients with real-time data.

39. Dr Patrecivich believes that

A radiologists currently spend too much time checking through images.

B technology like IBM’s Medical Sieve isn’t yet capable of doing a radiologist’s job.

C radiography algorithms should be designed by professional radiologists.

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 40. According to the talk, both sports medicine and oncology

A will use technology to make their processes faster and cheaper.

B will use technology to filter data and individualise therapy.

C will use technology like Xbox to treat patients from a distance.

41. What does Dr Patrecivich suggest about the effect of technology on cancer treatment?

A Artificial intelligence technology will eventually cure cancer.

B Oncologists will keep patients informed using social media.

C Technology will have a powerful and positive effect on oncology.

42. What is Dr Patrecivich’s conclusion about the future of medicine and technology?

A Medical technology will give doctors more time and better data to care for patients.

B Physicians will have amazing opportunities to develop new medical technologies.

C Automated and robotic systems will gradually replace humans in medical practice.

That is the end of Part C.

You now have two minutes to check your answers.

THAT IS THE END OF THE LISTENING TEST

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