OET Listening Part A Practice Test

Topic: Initial Patient Consultation in a GP Clinic Setting: GP Clinic Length: Approximately 5 minutes Speakers: GP (Dr. Patel) and Patient (Mrs. Laura Bennett)

OET Listening Part A

Instructions You will hear a consultation between a GP and a patient. As you listen, complete the notes below using ONE, TWO OR THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

NOTES

Patient Consultation Patient: Mrs. Laura Bennett Reason for visit

1. Complaining of __________________________ for the past 2 months.
2. Fatigue developed __________________________ rather than suddenly.

Associated symptoms

1. Headaches occur about __________________________.
2. Experiences dizziness when __________________________ quickly.
3. Usually sleeps only __________________________ each night.

Diet and lifestyle

1. Has followed a __________________________ diet for nearly ten years.
2. Recently started skipping __________________________.
3. Has unintentionally lost __________________________ over three months.

Medical history

1. Previous history of __________________________ at university.
2. Family history includes mother’s __________________________.

Management plan

1. GP will arrange __________________________ today.
2. Follow-up appointment scheduled in __________________________.

Answer Key

1. tiredness / fatigue
2. gradually
3. three times a week
4. standing up
5. 5–6 hours
6. vegetarian
7. breakfast
8. 4 kilograms / four kilograms
9. iron-deficiency anaemia
10. underactive thyroid
11. blood tests
12. one week