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  Vocabulary for this Week - 2 [When preparing for OET Reading, it's essential to expand your vocabulary beyond medical terms. Here are some useful vocabulary words and phrases that can help you tackle unfamiliar expressions and improve your reading comprehension.] 11. To conduct a medical trial: To take or carry out a a task. Example: In the research Institute, they are planning 'to conduct a medical trial to evaluate the efficacy of new drug for treating hypertension.  12. To stiffen: To become firm or rigid. Example: The tailor used starch to stiffen the collar of her shirt. 13: Ambulate: To walk or move around. Example: The patient needs to ambulate in order to regain strength. 14. Landmark study: A significant and influential research study. Example: A recent landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has revolutionized  our understanding of diabetes management. 15. Findings: The results or conclusions of a study. Example: Based on the diagnostic...

  OET Reading, Part C , Lexical Questions. Question: 10. The phrase apparently by choice in the third paragraph suggests the writer: A. believes that health education has failed the people. B. remains unsure of the motivations of certain people. C. thinks that people resent interferences with their lifestyles. D. recognises that the rights of individuals take priority in health issues.  [Text: CARDIOVASCULAR BENEFITS OF EXERCISE] Paragraph 3: Several occupational studies have shown adequate physical activity in the workplace also provides benefits. Seat-bound bus drivers in London experienced more coronary heart diseases than mobile conductors working on the same bus, as do office-based postal workers compared to their colleagues delivering mail on foot. The AHA  recommends that all Americans invest in at least 30 minutes a day of physical activity on most days of the week. In the face of such unambiguous evidence, however, most healthy adults,  apparently by choice ...

 IELTS Speaking Question.  Part 1 1. Could you please tell me your full name? 2. Can I see your ID? 3. Where do you come from? 4. Are you a student or do you work? 5. Tell me about your study or work. 6. Is it easy to find a job in your hometown? 7. What type of transport did you use to get your Test Centre? 8. Did you enjoy watching or playing video games when you were a child? 9. What were your favourite games when you were in school? 10 How do the people of your hometown spend their free time? Part 2 Cue Card Talk about an important appliance that is used daily in your family. You should say: * what it is * when it was bought * who in your home uses it most * and explain why it is important to your family Part 3 Discussion 1. Can you name another home appliance that people commonly use on a daily basis? 2. Do you think people these days accumulate unnecessary appliances in their home? 3. Where do most people in your hometown prefer shopping for their household items? 4. Som...

  Vocabulary for this Week - 1 When preparing for OET Reading, it's essential to expand your vocabulary beyond medical terms. Here are some useful vocabulary words and phrases that can help you tackle unfamiliar expressions and improve your reading comprehension. 1. Compounding effect: The cumulative impact of multiple factors. Example: The compounding effect of poor lifestyle choices, such as smoking and lack of exercise, can significantly increase the risk of chronic diseases. 2. Plausible: Believable or reasonable. Example: The patient's symptoms were consistent with a viral infection, making a bacterial cause less plausible. 3. Jargon: Specialized language used within a particular field. Example: The doctor effectively communicated the diagnosis to the patient, avoiding unnecessary medical jargon. 4. To give an account: To provide an explanation or description. Example: The patient was asked to give an account of their symptoms, including duration, severity, and any as...

  OET Speaking - Assessment Criteria The OET Speaking Assessment Criteria evaluate your performance in the speaking sub-test. They include: 1. Intelligibility and Fluency: This assesses your pronunciation, clarity, and fluency. It considers how well your listeners can understand what you are saying. Make sure to speak clearly and maintain a good natural flow (neither too fast, nor too slow). 2. Appropriateness of Language: Use the language apt to the health context. Avoid using medical jargon and complex medical terms unless necessary. 3. Resources of Grammar and Expressions: Your ability to use correct grammar and sentence structure is crucial. Aim for accurate and flexible use of grammar and vocabulary.  Clinical Communication in OET It includes your ability to communicate effectively in healthcare scenarios. 1. Relationship building: * Start conversations in a friendly and respectful manner. * Listen to the patient carefully without judgment. * Show understanding for their ...

 OET Writing - How to write Passive voice. Structure of Active Voice: Subject + Verb + Object. Subject (S) = Action doer. Verb (V) = The action Object (O) =  Ask the question  what/whom to the verb. Ex: The nurse (S)  gave (V) an injection (what -O). The doctor (S) discharged (V)  the patient ( whom - O) The nurse (s) gave (v) Peter (whom- O 1) an injection (what O 2).  Passive Voice Where do to use Passive Voice: i) when you want to give importance to the patient, medication, or other treatments ii) action doer is comparatively less important or not mentioned. How to change the active into passive.  i) Note the S and O of the active voice sentence ii) Note the tense iii) ensure what's the "be" form to be used. [ is, am are( present tense) was, were (past tense) , been, being] iv) ensure what's the past participle form of the verb (V3) in active voice to be used. Structure of Passive voice: O + be + V3 + S Example 1. The nurse (s)  gave (v) an inj...

 Test Your English - 1 Choose the correct Synonym of the word capitalized: 1.SALIENT: a)  Skilful, b) Seasonal, c) Prominent, d) Solitary 2. TUMID: a) Humid, b) Resolving, c) Mean, d) Swollen 3. COALESCE: a) Fuel, b) Fiery, c) Amalgamate, d) Relate 4. Although she was a famous dancer, her life was full of VICISSITUDES. a) Pleasures, b) Misfortunes, c) Changes, d) Surprises 5. The BOHEMIAN look on the guest's face made us dreadful. a) Hostile, b) Unconventional, c) Threatening, d) Unfriendly. Choose the correct Antonym of the word capitalised : 6. PURSUE:  a) Foster, b) Eschew, c) Judgmental, d) Debate 7. AUGMENT:  a) Increase, b) Agreement, Diminish, d) Delay 8. COMMISSIONED:  a) Started, b) Brokerage, c) Abandoned, d) Terminated 9. EXODUS: a) Influx, b) Restoration, c) Return, d) Homecoming Choose the correct spelling from the options given: 10. a) Alusive, b) Allusive, c) Allucice, d) Alluseve 11. a) Miniatur, b) Miniature, c) Miniaturre, d) Mineature. Choos...