OET Writing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long is the reading time allotted before you may begin writing the OET Writing letter?
- 5 minutes (Correct answer)
- 10 minutes
- 15 minutes
- No reading time is given
Correct answer: 5 minutes
OET Writing gives 5 minutes of reading time before the 40-minute writing period.
Question 2: What is the total time allowed for the writing portion after reading time ends?
- 20 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 40 minutes (Correct answer)
- 60 minutes
Correct answer: 40 minutes
Candidates have 40 minutes to write the letter after the 5-minute reading time.
Question 3: What is the recommended word count range for an OET Writing letter?
- 80–120 words
- 150–200 words
- 180–200 words (Correct answer)
- 300–350 words
Correct answer: 180–200 words
A typical OET letter is around 180–200 words.
Question 4: Which profession's writing sub-test does NOT typically involve writing a referral letter?
- Nursing
- Medicine
- Pharmacy (sometimes uses other letter types) (Correct answer)
- Physiotherapy
Correct answer: Pharmacy (sometimes uses other letter types)
Pharmacy candidates may write letters such as transfer or advice letters rather than standard referrals.
Question 5: What document do you base your OET letter on?
- A set of case notes (Correct answer)
- A newspaper article
- A spoken recording
- A research abstract
Correct answer: A set of case notes
The OET Writing task provides case notes from which you build the letter.
Question 6: How many writing tasks must you complete in the OET Writing sub-test?
- One (Correct answer)
- Two
- Three
- Four
Correct answer: One
There is a single writing task in the OET Writing sub-test.
Question 7: The OET Writing task is specific to which aspect of the candidate?
- Their nationality
- Their healthcare profession (Correct answer)
- Their age
- Their first language
Correct answer: Their healthcare profession
Writing tasks are tailored to each of the 12 healthcare professions.
OET Writing 2
How long is the reading time allotted before you may begin writing the OET Writing letter?