OET Reading 3

Question 1

How many minutes are allotted to complete OET Reading Parts B and C together?

Accepted Answer

45 minutes

Answer

Parts B and C share a 45-minute careful-reading time block.

Question 2

Part B of OET Reading consists of how many short workplace texts?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

Part B contains six short extracts from workplace documents.

Question 3

What question format is used throughout Part B?

Accepted Answer

Three-option multiple choice

Answer

Each Part B item is a multiple-choice question with three options.

Question 4

Part B texts are typically drawn from which kind of source?

Accepted Answer

Workplace policy and guideline documents

Answer

Part B uses short workplace materials such as memos, manuals, guidelines and policy notices.

Question 5

What is the main reading focus of Part B questions?

Accepted Answer

Identifying the main point or purpose of the text

Answer

Part B tests understanding of the gist, purpose or key detail of each short text.

(OET) Occupational English Test Practice Test