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You hear an interview with Dr Maya Reynolds, who worked as Chief Medical Officer for a national team at an international winter sports event.

37Dr Reynolds says that her role as Chief Medical Officer required her to

Afocus primarily on treating injuries as they arose during competitionBcombine clinical leadership with rapid practical decision-making in a complex environmentCdelegate the majority of medical decisions to individual specialist team members

38What does Dr Reynolds emphasise about providing care for elite athletes?

ATreatment had to be tailored to each athlete's specific event and competitive schedule.BAthletes were managed in essentially the same way as patients in a standard clinic.CThe standard of care depended largely on which specialist reached the athlete first.

39What does Dr Reynolds say about managing serious emergencies at the event?

ANational teams were expected by the organisers to handle major emergencies independently.BSerious injuries were considered unlikely given the strict safety controls already in place.CEffective emergency response depended on a coordinated system with pre-assigned roles.

40How did Dr Reynolds' team try to reduce the risk of injury?

Aby advising athletes to reduce technical training intensity in the days before competitionBby keeping track of recovery, nutrition, sleep and physical demands around the eventCby relying on improvements in equipment to compensate for the effects of accumulated fatigue

41Why did Dr Reynolds value the medical software her team used?

AIt allowed clinicians at different venues to access shared records quickly.BIt was primarily useful for assessing soft-tissue injuries at training sites.CIt helped the team identify which athletes were cleared to compete each day.

42What advice does Dr Reynolds give to doctors who want to work at this level of sport?

ADevelop expertise in ordinary clinical practice before seeking roles in sports medicine.BUse major sporting events mainly as a way to build professional recognition.CBuild genuine relationships through voluntary contribution before formal appointments arise.

OET Listening Practice Test Vol.01 · Part C Extract 2