OET READING IS NOT THAT DIFFICULT.
HOW TO GET A HIGH BAND IN OET READING AT THE 1ST ATTEMPT?
Reading is the assimilation of information and analysing THEM objectively. First, learn that reading helps is broaden our horizons, enhances our logical thinking and last but not least familiarise you with words, synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions and the much needed collocations.
Academic reading of OET warrants for unique skills such as the ability to comprehend the gist of a paragraph, to read between the lines and to finish answering questions within the stipulated time.
If you spend your time in the exam hall, just watching others and to think of your past adventures or future dreams, you are certainly on the wrong track.
Although there are many strategies to get a high score, developing a habit to reading medical articles, (if possible reading the numerous academic articles available in medical journals in the internet) should be the first step.
Of all the good qualities of a competent candidate, consistent practice with a variety of OET reading materials will help you to be in a world of academic reading. It will help you become familiar with the question types and improve your reading speed, the vital aspect of this subskill and comprehension.(understanding the passage in context)
You should learn to quickly skim the text to understand its main ideas and then scan for specific details required by the questions.
It would be a good habit to mark important words, phrases, or information in the text that relate to the questions. This can save your time when you need to refer back to the passage.
Try answering questions in order, as they usually follow the passage’s sequence. This can help you maintain a logical flow while answering.
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Learning to eliminate wrong answers is an art in itself. If you’re unsure about an answer, eliminate the incorrect options. This improves your chances of selecting the correct answer.
Having a good collection of synonyms and the ability to paraphrase sentences will make this module easier. Focusing on synonyms and the paraphrased sentences in the text would facilitate you to answer questions correctly in the given time.
Keep in mind that questions might not use the exact words from the passage. Therefore, an objective analysis of questions and the ability to answer them logically will take you a long way in getting a high band.
In every global English exam your ability to manage time in the exam situation is certainly assessed. Allocate a specific amount of time per question and stick to it. Don’t spend too much time on a single question.
It goes without saying that a good command of vocabulary is of great importance in OET reading. Instead of just reading a list of words and their meanings, it would be better to read them in medical situations.
Enhance your medical vocabulary, as it is often used in OET reading passages. This can help you understand complex terminology in various context of healthcare.
Try to learn the tone and the purpose of the passage. Assess whether the passage is informative, instructive, persuasive etc. This will help you answer questions in the right way in the time given.
It is of great importance to find time to analyze your reading passages and learn from your mistakes. Every mistake should make you aware of your weaknesses and should help you avoid them.
Learning from ones own mistakes is an exceptional quality of the bright. Reflect on why you got certain answers wrong and work on improving those areas.
Remember, consistent practice and focused improvement in your weak areas are key to achieving a high band score in the OET reading test.
You can certainly get your required score at the 1st attempt if you are focused, able to manage your time effectively, and to learn from your own previous mistakes you had made in our OET Mock Tests of Reading earlier.
Wish you success in OET at the first attempt.