READING PART A WITH ANSWERS 001
OET Reading Part A: Text-Matching Exercise
**Instructions:**
You have **15 minutes** to complete this task. Use the information provided in the four short texts below to answer the questions. Write your answers on the answer sheet. **Each answer must be based on the information from the texts.**
*TEXTS
*Text A: General Information About Asthma**
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways, causing inflammation and narrowing. Common triggers include allergens, pollution, exercise, and stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing, particularly at night or early in the morning. Management typically involves the use of reliever inhalers (short-acting beta-agonists) and preventer inhalers (corticosteroids). Patients are advised to avoid known triggers and follow an asthma action plan.
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*Text B: Salbutamol Inhaler**
**Indications:** Reliever medication for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
**Dosage:** 100-200 micrograms as needed (up to 4 times daily).
**Side Effects:** Tremors, palpitations, and headache.
**Precautions:** Overuse can lead to reduced effectiveness and worsening symptoms.
**Storage:** Store below 25°C and protect from direct sunlight.
Text C: Asthma Statistics**
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), asthma affects over **300 million people worldwide**, with prevalence increasing annually. Asthma is a leading cause of emergency hospital visits, especially in children under 15. Proper management can reduce emergency visits by up to **70%**, according to recent studies. Patients with uncontrolled asthma are three times more likely to experience severe exacerbations compared to those adhering to treatment plans.
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#### **Text D: Asthma Action Plan Sample**
1. **Green Zone (Doing Well):** No symptoms; continue regular medications.
2. **Yellow Zone (Caution):** Symptoms appear (e.g., mild wheezing); use reliever inhaler and monitor closely.
3. **Red Zone (Danger):** Severe symptoms (e.g., difficulty breathing); seek emergency medical help immediately and use reliever inhaler every 20 minutes as required.
**Questions**
Q1-Q7: Matching Information**
Match the information below to the relevant text (A, B, C, or D).
1. Information about the symptoms of an asthma attack.
2. Details about when to seek emergency medical attention.
3. Statistics on asthma prevalence worldwide.
4. Proper storage instructions for a commonly used asthma medication.
5. A recommendation to avoid known triggers of asthma.
6. The potential side effects of reliever medications.
7. Data on the reduction of emergency visits with proper treatment adherence.
**Q8-Q13: Short Answer Questions**
Answer the following questions using information from the texts. Write your answers in **1-3 words only**.
8. What time of day is asthma most likely to cause symptoms?
9. What is the maximum daily dosage of salbutamol?
10. Which zone in an asthma action plan indicates a life-threatening condition?
11. What percentage of emergency visits can be reduced with proper management?
12. Name one common trigger for asthma.
13. How should salbutamol inhalers be stored?
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