OET Listening for Detail: Consultations 4

Question 1

A patient says, "The cough is much better, but I'm still bringing up some phlegm in the mornings." What persists?

Accepted Answer

Morning phlegm

Answer

The cough improved, but morning phlegm still persists.

Question 2

A doctor instructs, "Apply the cream sparingly, no more than twice a day." How should the cream be applied?

Accepted Answer

Sparingly

Answer

The doctor says to apply it sparingly.

Question 3

A patient explains, "I usually manage the pain with paracetamol, but lately it's not touching it." What does the patient mean?

Accepted Answer

The paracetamol is no longer effective

Answer

'Not touching it' means the medication is no longer relieving the pain.

Question 4

A doctor says, "We'll need to refer you to a specialist, but the waiting list is around six weeks." How long is the wait?

Accepted Answer

Six weeks

Answer

The waiting list is stated as around six weeks.

Question 5

A patient reports, "I've lost my appetite completely, and I've dropped about four kilos." What two symptoms are mentioned?

Accepted Answer

Appetite loss and weight loss

Answer

The patient describes loss of appetite and a four-kilo weight loss.

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