Benchmark Writing OET 2
Benchmark Writing OET 2
18/02/2019
Ms Jane Graham
Occupational Therapist
Newtown Occupational Therapy
10 Johnston St
Newtown
Dear Ms Graham,
Re: Mr Barry Jones D.O.B.:01/04/1972
I am writing to refer Mr Jones, a 44- year-old male whose signs and symptoms are suggestive of severe
lower back strain, for further assessment.
Mr Jones is married with three children. He works as a forklifter in a large warehouse which requires
prolonged sitting and sometime heavy-lifting as well. His current medications include Naproxen and Commented [S1]: sometimes
Carisoprodol. Commented [S2]: naproxen
Commented [S3]: carisoprodol
On 21/03/15, Mr Jones presented with complaint of pain in the back after lifting heavy box over the last 4 Commented [S4]: a
days. There was not any disc problems on the X-ray. Therefore, he was advised to do exercise and was Commented [S5]: a
prescribed Naproxen as well as Carisoprodol. In addition, he was recommended one month rest as well. Commented [S6]: were
Commented [S7]: no
On his subsequent visits, Mr Jones was still suffering from pain despite attending regular appointments of Commented [S8]: naproxen
physiotherapy. Thus, his Naproxen dose was increased. Commented [S9]: carisoprodol
Commented [S10]: of
Today, although Mr Jones was recovering well along with improvements in range of movements, he was Commented [S11]: naproxen
still having pain. Moreover, the pain was increased after sitting of 20-30 minutes. Please note, the patient Commented [S12]: the
was feeling bore, restless and he wanted to return to the work. Commented [S13]: for
Commented [S14]: bored
In light of the above, it would be greatly appreciated if you could do assessment of his workplace and Commented [S15]: an
advise him regarding the duties which he can perform.
Yours faithfully,
Doctor
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logical manner, several structural errors were
observed, which somewhat hindered effective
communication.
Estimated Grade C+
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2. Focus on improving grammar skills.
3. Adhere to the rules of capitalization.
4. Try to construct more linguistically coherent
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