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OET Reading Practice: Parts A, B & C

OET Reading practice on OET Practice helps you rehearse the Reading sub-test with timed passages and instant feedback. You will work through Part A fast-location tasks, Part B workplace texts, and Part C longer-article questions in formats designed for healthcare English preparation. Results are practice feedback (including practice A–E bands where shown) — not official OET scores. OET Practice is an independent platform and is not affiliated with OET.

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What is in OET Reading?

Part Texts Task
Part A Four short texts, one topic Complete a summary, fast
Part B Six short workplace texts Multiple choice (A, B or C)
Part C Two longer articles Multiple choice (A–D), opinion and inference

How practice works here

Practise the full sub-test or a single part against the clock. Answers are marked instantly with explanations, and your dashboard breaks down accuracy by part and question type — so a Part B detail-trap problem shows up separately from Part C inference gaps.

Always confirm timing and rules on the official OET website — official requirements can change.

Reading preparation tips

  • In Part A, read the summary first, then scan — never read all four texts fully.
  • In Part B, answer from the text, not from professional knowledge.
  • In Part C, watch for attitude and purpose questions, not just facts.
  • Eliminate distractors: two options are usually half-right.
  • Keep moving — an unanswered question and a wrong one cost the same.
  • Review mistakes by type in your dashboard, then re-drill that part.

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Last reviewed: September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about OET Test on Computer sample tests, technical requirements, and how to effectively prepare for your exam.

Part A is expeditious reading: four short texts on one topic with a summary to complete against the clock. It rewards fast scanning for specific information rather than deep reading.
Reading practice is auto-marked: gap-fill answers and multiple-choice options are checked instantly with explanations. Grades are practice bands (A–E) for learning feedback — not official OET scores.
A widely used split is roughly 15 minutes for Part A, 10 for Part B and 20 for Part C, leaving time to check. Practise with a timer here until the split feels automatic.
No. OET Practice is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with OET.

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