OET Listening 3

Question 1

What kind of recording is used in OET Listening Part C?

Accepted Answer

Two presentations or interviews on health topics

Answer

Six short workplace extracts

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A patient consultation

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A song with lyrics

Question 2

What question format is used in OET Listening Parts B and C?

Accepted Answer

Multiple-choice questions

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Note completion only

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Open essay

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True/false grids

Question 3

If you miss an answer in Part A, what is the best strategy?

Accepted Answer

Move on and keep listening for the next gap

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Stop and rewind the audio

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Leave the whole section blank

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Ask the invigilator to replay it

Question 4

How many times is the OET Listening audio played?

Accepted Answer

Once only

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Twice

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Three times

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As many times as needed

Question 5

In Part B, what does each short extract usually represent?

Accepted Answer

A different healthcare workplace situation

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The same patient over six visits

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Parts of one long lecture

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Telephone hold music

Question 6

What skill does answering Part C primarily test?

Accepted Answer

Understanding opinion, attitude, and detailed reasoning

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Spelling unfamiliar drug names

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Counting numbers

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Writing referral letters

Question 7

Why is reading the questions before listening recommended?

Accepted Answer

It helps you anticipate the information you need

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It lets you skip the audio

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It is required by examiners aloud

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It changes the recording speed