OET Listening for Detail: Consultations 2

Question 1

A patient says, "The pain started about three days ago, but it's only become unbearable since last night." When did the pain become severe?

Accepted Answer

Last night

Answer

The patient specifies the pain became unbearable 'since last night,' marking the onset of severity.

Question 2

A doctor advises, "Take one tablet twice daily with food, but skip the evening dose if you feel nauseous." How many tablets are taken on a nausea-free day?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

Twice daily means two tablets when no dose is skipped.

Question 3

A patient reports, "I've cut down to about five cigarettes a day, down from a pack." What is the patient describing?

Accepted Answer

A reduction in smoking

Answer

'Cut down' from a pack to five indicates a reduction in smoking.

Question 4

A nurse notes, "The swelling has gone down, though the bruising is still quite prominent." What remains a problem?

Accepted Answer

The bruising

Answer

Swelling has reduced, but bruising is 'still quite prominent.'

Question 5

A patient says, "I'm allergic to penicillin, and I think shellfish bothers me too, but I'm not certain." Which allergy is the patient sure about?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin

Answer

The patient is certain about penicillin but unsure about shellfish.

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OET Listening for Detail: Consultations 2