Reading — Learn Mode

OET Reading Format

60
Minutes
3
Parts
42
Questions
Part A: Expeditious Reading
15 min · 20 marks

Four short texts on a single topic. Questions types: matching, short answer, sentence completion. Tests ability to skim and scan for specific information.

Part B: Workplace Texts
~10 min · 6 marks

Six short workplace extracts (manuals, policies, emails, memos). One MC question per text. Tests understanding of detail and gist in workplace documents.

Part C: Long-form Reading
~35 min · 16 marks

Two long articles on healthcare topics. 8 MCQs per article. Tests inference, vocabulary in context, author attitude, and detailed comprehension.

Question Types by Part

Part A

  • • Matching headings/info
  • • Short answer questions
  • • Sentence completion
  • • Note-taking

Part B

  • • Multiple choice (A-B-C)
  • • Gist of text
  • • Specific detail
  • • Purpose of document

Part C

  • • Multiple choice (A-B-C-D)
  • • Inference questions
  • • Vocabulary in context
  • • Author's attitude/opinion