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OET Reading mock tests, timed and marked online
Four full practice tests of 42 questions each. Sit them against the clock, hand them in, and see at once which question types cost you marks.
- Parts A, B and C with the timing of the test: 15 minutes, then 45.
- Marked at once, with an explanation for every question.
- Original texts and questions. Sit each test as often as you like.
Choose a pack: two tests for $10
Mock Tests 1 and 2
- Test 1. Part A: anaphylaxis in adults and children. Part C: Talking with vaccine-hesitant patients; wearable health data in primary care.
- Test 2. Part A: preventing blood clots in hospital patients. Part C: Stopping medicines in later life; what night shifts do to staff.
$10
One payment. 84 questions.
Mock Tests 3 and 4
- Test 3. Part A: acute asthma in children. Part C: Cancer screening and overdiagnosis; hospital design and recovery.
- Test 4. Part A: pressure injuries. Part C: The gut microbiome; patient-reported outcome measures.
$10
One payment. 84 questions.
After payment the tests open on this page, and the link is emailed to you. No account or password is needed.
In short
- Each mock test has 42 questions in 60 minutes, in the format of the OET Reading sub-test.
- You get marks out of 42, by part and by question type, with every answer explained.
- The tests are original practice material, not OET papers, and the grade guide is an estimate.
What each test contains
| Part | Texts | Questions | Time | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4 short texts on one topic | 20 | 15 minutes | Matching, short answer, sentence completion |
| B | 6 workplace extracts | 6 | 45 minutes for B and C together | Three-option multiple choice |
| C | 2 long texts | 16 | Four-option multiple choice: detail, opinion, reference, vocabulary |
What you see when you hand it in
- Your marks out of 42, and for Parts A, B and C separately.
- Your marks by question type, weakest first, so you know what to practise next.
- Every question with your answer, the correct answer and the reason, including why the tempting option is wrong.
- An estimate against OET's guide of 30 marks out of 42 for Grade B, labelled as an estimate.
Want the method first? The OET Reading Strategies book teaches each part, and the21-Day OET Reading Challenge gives one short lesson a day. For Writing, see our OET correction packages.
Questions about the mock tests
Frequently asked questions
What is in each OET Reading mock test?+
Each test has 42 questions in the format of the OET Reading sub-test: Part A with four short texts and 20 questions in 15 minutes, then Part B with six workplace extracts and Part C with two long texts, 22 questions in 45 minutes.
Are these real OET papers?+
No. Every text and question is original and written by our team for practice. They are not past papers or recalled questions, and they are not produced or endorsed by OET.
How is the test marked?+
It is marked automatically when you hand it in. You see your marks out of 42, your marks for each part and each question type, and an explanation for every question. Typed answers in Part A must be spelled correctly, as in the test.
Will the result tell me my OET grade?+
It gives an estimate only. OET says candidates awarded Grade B typically achieve at least 30 marks out of 42. A practice test is not an OET paper and real papers vary in difficulty, so treat your mark as a guide.
Can I sit a test more than once?+
Yes, as many times as you like. Each sitting is kept on your page with its mark, so you can see whether you are improving. The link in your purchase email opens your tests at any time.
Do the tests work on a phone?+
Yes. The text stays in view while you answer the questions, and your answers are saved as you go. A computer or tablet is closer to the test on computer, so use one for at least one sitting if you can.
OET Writing Correction is an independent preparation service. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by OET or Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment. These are original practice tests, not OET papers, and a practice mark is not an official OET result.