PATIENT RECORD - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Expert On Cambridge IELTS 07 Academic Listening Test 4 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–6 Form Completion
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PATIENT RECORD
Time of appointment: 10:00am
Given names: Simon 1
Family name: Lee
Date of birth: 2 1989
Address: 3 Adams Terrace, Wellington.
Phone number: 0211558809
Name of insurance company: 4
Date of last eye test: 5
Patient's observations: Problems seeing 6
Questions 7–10 Short Answers
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Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Anthony | Simon Anthony - that's A-N-T-H-O-N-Y. And my family name is Lee: L double E | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Simon saying his first and middle names together ("Simon Anthony") and spelling out "Anthony" letter by letter. Answer Explanation: The answer is Simon's middle name, "Anthony". Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Anthony" because when the optometrist asks for Simon's full name, he says his name is Simon Anthony Lee. Since "Simon" is already printed on the form under given names, the missing given name is "Anthony". Simon also spells it out as A-N-T-H-O-N-Y. |
| Q2 | 1st June / 1 June / June 1 / June 1st | Optometrist: And your date of birth, Simon? Simon Lee: The 1st of June, 1989. Optometrist: The 21st of June. Simon Lee: No. The first of June | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the eye doctor asking Simon when he was born. Simon answers that his birthday is the 1st of June, 1989, and confirms it again after the doctor mishears him. Answer Explanation: The answer means the day and month Simon was born, which is the 1st of June. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "1(st) June" because when the optometrist asks for Simon's date of birth, he clearly says "The 1st of June, 1989". When the optometrist mishears it as "The 21st of June", Simon corrects her by repeating, "No. The first of June." Because the year "1989" is already written on the form, only the day and month are needed to complete the field. |
| Q3 | University Hall | At University Hall, not far from here, in Adams Terrace | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Simon naming his specific residence, University Hall, on Adams Terrace. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of the student building where Simon is living, which is "University Hall". Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "University Hall" because the optometrist asks for Simon's current address. Simon replies that he lives at a hall of residence named "University Hall" located in "Adams Terrace". |
| Q4 | Health for Life | Optometrist: And who are you insured with? Simon Lee: I'm with 'Health for Life'. Optometrist: Healthy Life. Simon Lee: No. People always get that wrong. It's 'Health for Life'. They're part of some big insurance company | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the optometrist asking about Simon's insurance provider. Simon tells her the company name is "Health for Life" and repeats it clearly so there is no mistake. Answer Explanation: The answer is the name of Simon Lee's medical insurance company, which is "Health for Life". Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Health for Life" because the optometrist asks Simon who he is insured with, which relates directly to the "Name of insurance company" field on the form. Simon clearly states the name is "Health for Life" and even corrects the optometrist when she mistakenly repeats it as "Healthy Life". |
| Q5 | September 2006 | Probably around September 2007. No, on second thoughts, it must've been the year before - September 2006 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Simon correcting his first guess and stating clearly that his eye test was in September 2006. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Simon's previous eye exam took place in September 2006. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'September 2006' because when the optometrist asks when Simon last had his eyes tested, Simon first guesses September 2007, but quickly corrects himself by saying 'on second thoughts, it must've been the year before - September 2006'. |
| Q6 | in the distance / distance | since I started at university, I've been having difficulty with distance vision. I can't always see things in the distance | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that since starting university, Simon has trouble seeing clearly when objects are far away. Answer Explanation: The answer "(in the) distance" means far away or things that are not close. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "(in the) distance" because the optometrist asks Simon about his eye problems, and he states that he has trouble with his distance vision. Specifically, he mentions that he cannot always see objects that are far away ("in the distance"). This directly completes the note "Problems seeing (in the) distance". |
| Q7 | for driving / driving | Optometrist: Well, Simon. Your eyes have obviously got a little worse since your last test and I think you're going to need to wear glasses er not all the time and not so much for reading or close work but definitely for driving |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the eye doctor telling Simon that his eyesight is worse, and while he does not need glasses all the time, he definitely needs them when driving. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Simon needs to wear his glasses when he drives a car. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is driving because the optometrist tells Simon that he will need glasses, not all the time or for reading, but "definitely for driving." The word "definitely" matches the question's requirement of when he "must" wear them. |
| Q8 | the full frame / full frame / the full frame glasses / full frame glasses | The cheapest are the ones with the full frame | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the optometrist saying directly that the glasses with a full frame have the lowest price. Answer Explanation: The answer means glasses that have a complete rim or border around the lenses. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is full frame because the optometrist clearly states which frames cost the least amount of money. The question asks for the "least expensive" type, and the optometrist uses the word "cheapest" (which means least expensive) to describe the ones with a full frame. |
| Q9 | they are strong / strong | Optometrist: Yes. They look quite nice and they're strong - far less likely to break than the frameless ones. Simon Lee: Oh, that's a good point. OK, I think I'll take those ones | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the eye doctor explaining that the glasses are strong and will not easily break, which convinces Simon to choose them. Answer Explanation: The answer means that the glasses Simon selects are tough and do not break easily. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "strong" because when the optometrist suggests the half-frame glasses, she points out a positive feature: "they're strong" and "far less likely to break". Simon likes this advantage and agrees to take them. |
| Q10 | in cash / by cash / cash | Right. I'll pay by cash then, if you don't mind | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Simon clearly stating his decision to pay with cash. Answer Explanation: The answer means that Simon chooses to pay using paper money and coins instead of a card. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when Simon asks about paying with a credit card, but the optometrist explains that using a card has an extra fee (a "slight charge"). Because of this extra fee, Simon decides to use cash, saying, "I'll pay by cash then." |
Transcript
Optometrist: Good morning, can I help you?
Simon Lee: Yes. I'm here for an appointment at ten o'clock with the optometrist. I'm a little early. I know it's only ten to ten.
Optometrist: Are you Simon Lee?
Simon Lee: Yes, I am.
Optometrist: I'm Rachel White, the optometrist here today. Come in and take a seat.
Simon Lee: Thanks.
Optometrist: Before we test your eyes, I just need to get a few details from you. So, Simon, what's your full name?
Simon Lee: Simon Anthony - that's A-N-T-H-O-N-Y. And my family name is Lee: L double E.
Optometrist: And your date of birth, Simon?
Simon Lee: The 1st of June, 1989.
Optometrist: The 21st of June.
Simon Lee: No. The first of June.
Optometrist: Whoops ... sorry! 1989 - ah, same year my son was born! What's your current address?
Simon Lee: I'm living at a hall of residence.
Optometrist: Which one?
Simon Lee: At University Hall, not far from here, in Adams Terrace.
Optometrist: University Hall... And do you have any medical insurance?
Simon Lee: Yes, I'm fully covered.
Optometrist: And who are you insured with?
Simon Lee: I'm with 'Health for Life'.
Optometrist: Healthy Life.
Simon Lee: No. People always get that wrong. It's 'Health for Life'. They're part of some big insurance company.
Optometrist: Good! Now, Simon. Have you ever had your eyes tested before?
Simon Lee: Yes, once. But not recently. It was when I was still at school.
Optometrist: So roughly when would that have been?
Simon Lee: Probably around September 2007. No, on second thoughts, it must've been the year before - September 2006. And my eyesight was fine then.
Optometrist: But you're having a little difficulty now, are you?
Simon Lee: Well, yes ... since I started at university, I've been having difficulty with distance vision. I can't always see things in the distance.
Optometrist: Well, let's have a look. Now I'm just going to cover your left eye. Can you read the top line?
Simon Lee: Yes. R... B... Q... S...
Optometrist: Well, Simon. Your eyes have obviously got a little worse since your last test and I think you're going to need to wear glasses ... er ... not all the time and ... not so much for reading or close work but definitely for driving.
Simon Lee: Right. Yes. I thought that was probably the case.
Optometrist: So now you need to choose some frames. There's a wide range to choose from, as you can see.
Simon Lee: Can you give me some idea of the difference in cost? I quite liked the idea of some frameless glasses.
Optometrist: Mm... Did you? Well, the prices vary enormously, like everything, but the frameless ones are the most expensive. The cheapest are the ones with the full frame.
Simon Lee: Mm, perhaps I'd better go for those.
Optometrist: Or why not try these ones with the half frame?
Simon Lee: They're not too bad.
Optometrist: Yes. They look quite nice and they're strong - far less likely to break than the frameless ones.
Simon Lee: Oh, that's a good point. OK, I think I'll take those ones.
Optometrist: If you pop back next Monday, I should have them ready for you. And you can pay for them when you pick them up.
Simon Lee: Thanks very much. Can I pay by credit card?
Optometrist: You can, but there will be a slight charge if you do that.
Simon Lee: Right. I'll pay by cash then, if you don't mind.
Optometrist: No problem. Cash, credit card, debit card. All the same to us. See you on Monday.