Listening Practice Test

Exam Simulation
 Listening Test
This test has three parts. In each part you’ll hear a number of different extracts. At the start of each extract, you’ll
hear this sound: --beep--
You’ll have time to read the questions before you hear each extract and you’ll hear each extract ONCE ONLY.
Complete your answers as you listen.
At the end of the test you'll have two minutes to check your answers.

Part A

In this part of the test, you’ll hear two different extracts. In each extract, a health professional is
talking to a patient.

For questions 1-24, complete the notes with information that you hear.
Now, look at the notes for extract one.
Extract 1: QUESTIONS 1 - 12

Name Roy Miller

Reasons for admission shortness of breath
difficulty walking (1) ------------------------, often becomes — short of breath
breathlessness has increased
coughing and wheezing
sounds like (2) ‘-------------------’ and hasn’t improved
worse when (3) -----------------------, preventing sleep
coughing up phlegm, described as (4) ------------------- in colour
Medical history phlegm has gradually darkened over the week
suffering hot and cold spells, feels (5) ------------------------
diagnosed with (6) --------------------- last year
was a (7) ------------------ , stopped six years ago
occasionally suffers from gout (treated with (8) ---------------------)
arthritis located in (9) ---------------
Medication using (10) ----------------- more frequently
takes a statin for (11) ------------------
occasionally uses paracetamol for arthritis
(12) ----------------- causes an allergic reaction
Extract 2: Questions 13-24

Patient Marsha Samarina

Description of initial symptoms pain in eye, felt like something was (13) --------------------
noticed headache
eye was ‘(14)------------------- ’ profusely (compares to chopping onions)
roommate noticed that eye was (15)-----------------------, took to ER
pain was severe, unable to (16)------------------------
Initial GP treatment unable to identify cause, performed (17)------------------
GP suggested possibility of (18)------------------------
Optometrist treatment given (19)--------------------------- for pain-relief
eye exam showed (20)---------------------------
At home treatment advised to avoid wearing contacts
prescribed:
------------------------ (21) - using twice daily
and (22)-------------------------- less often, finds application unpleasant
also taking (23)------------------------- for pain relief
Current condition condition has improved
pain caused by (24)---------------------------------
 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 two doctors discuss the transfer of care for a patient.
The patient’s CURB-65 score means that he will
Ⓐ be transferred from the Emergency Department.
Ⓑ receive additional medication and treatment.
Ⓒ be treated as an out-patient.

26. You hear a speech pathologist talking to the wife of a patient who has recently suffered a stroke.
What does she want to know about her husband’s condition?
Ⓐ how long it will take him to make a full recovery
Ⓑ whether his communication issues will improve
Ⓒ what she can do to speed the healing process
27. You hear a trainee doctor asking a senior colleague about chest tubes.
What is the senior colleague doing?
Ⓐ explaining how to use them correctly
Ⓑ recommending an alternative to them
Ⓒ demonstrating what can go wrong with them
28. You hear a pharmacist talking to a customer about pain relief.
What has the customer been misinformed about?
Ⓐ the stock of medication in the pharmacy
Ⓑ the usefulness of a type of pain relief
Ⓒ the availability of a medicine
29. You hear a trainee nurse receiving feedback from his tutor
What does she explain?
Ⓐ listening to a patient’s concerns is essential
Ⓑ how to become more self-assured when interacting with patients
Ⓒ the importance of providing adequate emotional support to patients
30. You hear two doctors planning their patient-care schedule
What is their priority?
Ⓐ identifying the patients at greatest risk
Ⓑ dealing with patients who need tests arranging
Ⓒ ensuring that all patients have key documentation That is the end of Part B. Now look at Part C.
 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 Matthew Leach, who’s talking about meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides.
You now have 90 seconds to read questions 31-36.

31. Dr Leach says that during the onset of meningitis, many patients
Ⓐ do not realise they are unwell.

Ⓑ mistake the illness for something else.

Ⓒ experience life-threatening symptoms.

32. Dr Leach says that meningitis is common in college students because of their
Ⓐ poor hygiene habits.

Ⓑ proximity to new people.

Ⓒ weakened immune systems.
33. Why does Dr Leach say the patient didn’t seek treatment sooner?
Ⓐ He was unsure of what to do.
Ⓑ He didn’t think he needed treatment.
Ⓒ He was trying to finish his assignments.

34. Dr Leach began treating for meningitis before receiving the spinal fluid results because
Ⓐ the illness progresses rapidly.
Ⓑ the treatment is the same for all causes.
Ⓒ the test results did not affect the diagnosis.

35. Dr Leach explains that meningitis is more likely to cause long term after-effects if
Ⓐ it is not accurately diagnosed.
Ⓑ patients do not seek treatment quickly.
Ⓒ reactions to the virus are extremely severe.

36. Dr Leach advises those who think they may be infected with meningitis to
Ⓐ get vaccinated at the earliest opportunity.
Ⓑ avoid people who may be suffering from the virus.
Ⓒ take precautions to prevent others from becoming ill.
Now look at extract two.
Extract 2: Questions 37- 42
You hear a presentation given by a clinical psychiatrist called Dr Evalina Houghton about agitated patients in an emergency
setting.
You now have 90 seconds to read questions 37- 42.
37. Dr Houghton says that patients in the ED are more likely to be agitated as they are likely to
Ⓐ suffer from untreated health problems.
Ⓑ have been given bad news recently.
Ⓒ require medical help frequently.

38. Dr Houghton explains that creating space between the patient and the provider
Ⓐ enables both parties to remain calm.
Ⓑ encourages the patient to exit the room.
Ⓒ reduces the likelihood of the provider being injured.

39. Why does Dr Houghton encourage providers to speak slowly?

Ⓐ to ensure the patient understands what is being said
Ⓑ to give other members of staff time to prepare
Ⓒ to give the patient an opportunity to speak
40. What approach does Dr Houghton suggest for patients suffering from delusions?
Ⓐ agree with the patient completely
Ⓑ acknowledge the patient’s emotions
Ⓒ explain why their delusions are false

41. Dr Houghton suggests that choices given to the patient should

Ⓐ avoid upsetting the patient by remaining positive.
Ⓑ maintain the patient’s trust by being realisable.
Ⓒ be limited in order to prevent confusion.

42. Dr Houghton recommends that when the patient is calm they should
Ⓐ be removed from the ED ward.
Ⓑ understand why their behaviour was inappropriate.
Ⓒ be encouraged to explain what caused their reaction.

That is the end of Part C.

You now have two minutes to check your answers.

THAT IS THE END OF THE LISTENING TEST

 ANSWERS

Part A.1 Part A.2 Part B

1. up the stairs 13.stuck (in it) 25. A be transferred from the Emergency Department
2. barking 14.watering 26. B whether his communication issues will improve
3. lying down 15.swollen 27. A explaining how to use them correctly
4. (dirty) green 16.concentrate 28. C the availability of a medicine.
5. feverish 17.fluorescein eye stain 29. C the importance of providing adequate emotional
6. COPD 18.infection support to patients
7. smoker 19.(numbing) eye drops 30. A identifying the patients at greatest risk
8. allopurinol 20.corneal abrasion
9. knees 21.antibiotic eye drops
10. (blue) inhaler 22.healing ointment
11. cholesterol 23.ibuprofen
12. penicillin 24.bright light
 Part C.1 Part C.2
31. B mistake the illness for something else. 37. A suffer from untreated health problems.
32. B proximity to new people. 38. C reduces the likelihood of the provider being injured.
33. C He was trying to finish his assignments. 39. A to ensure the patient understands what is being said.
34. A the illness progresses rapidly. 40. B acknowledge the patient’s emotions.
35. B patients do not seek treatment quickly. 41. B maintain the patient’s trust by being realisable.
36. C take precautions to prevent others from 42. C be encouraged to explain what caused their reaction.
becoming ill.

Calculate your correct answers: .. / 42

400+ in Listening = 34+ correct
350+ (B) in Listening = 30+ correct answers
answers
out of 42
out of 42
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