How I Scored 460 Marks in OET Reading Part C (2025)

OET Reading Part C is one of the toughest challenges in the exam. Candidates often get stuck with paraphrasing, distractors, and time pressure. When I first attempted, I struggled — but with the right strategies, I managed to score 460 marks in Part C of the 2025 OET exam.

Here’s exactly how you can do the same 👇

✅ Why Part C is Difficult

• It’s inference-based, not just keyword matching.
• Synonyms and paraphrasing are everywhere.
• Distractors look correct but are designed to mislead.
• Strict time limits force fast decision-making.

✅ My Exact Strategy for 460 Marks

1. Master Keyword Scanning

Quickly scan the passage to pick out keywords and phrases. Expect synonyms like physician → doctor, impact → effect.

2. Understand Question Purpose

Each MCQ tests either:

• Main idea
• Tone/attitude
• Inference
• Specific detail

Identifying this makes the question 10x easier.

3. Avoid Distractors

Examiners love to add 1–2 “almost correct” answers. Look for keywords in the passage that match — not words that just sound similar.

4. Smart Time Management

Don’t overthink. Spend max 1.5 minutes per question, then move on.

5. Build Real Exam Stamina

Practice with authentic OET Part C materials to train your brain for inference and paraphrasing.

✅ Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Looking for exact words → OET always paraphrases.
❌ Spending too much time on one question.
❌ Ignoring the author’s tone.
❌ Reading everything line by line instead of scanning.

✅ Hidden Hacks That Worked for Me

• Always check the last sentence of each paragraph → examiners hide answers here.
• If 2 options look correct, the more subtle/inference-based one is usually right.
• Eliminate obvious wrong answers first to save time.

📌 Final Advice

The OET Reading Part C Tips 2025 I used aren’t complicated — they’re about thinking like the examiners. Once you practice paraphrasing awareness and learn to spot distractors, your score will skyrocket.

I moved from struggling to scoring 460 marks — and you can too.

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