MAT Part 2: Language Comprehension and the 30-Minute Read, Exam-Ready Notes

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40 questions in 30 achievable minutes: reading speed with accuracy gates.

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  1. Question mix
  2. Speed method
  3. Prep source
  4. Revise in 30 seconds

Question mix

  • 4-5 RC passages of 3-4 questions; rest vocabulary, grammar, para completion, odd one out.
  • Vocabulary weighted toward business and economic usage.

Speed method

  • Passage-first scan: read questions stems, then targeted passage read.
  • Vocabulary and grammar first in the section: bank 16-18 marks fast, then RC.
  • Aim 30-34 attempts in 28-30 minutes with 85% accuracy.

Prep source

  • Business editorial reading daily; past MAT papers for the flavour of vocabulary asked.

Revise in 30 seconds

  • RC plus vocab-grammar mix.
  • Vocab first, RC second.
  • 30-34 attempts target.
  • Business-editorial reading builds the base.

Quick revision

  • 4-5 RC passages of 3-4 questions; rest vocabulary, grammar, para completion, odd one out.
  • Vocabulary weighted toward business and economic usage.
  • Passage-first scan: read questions stems, then targeted passage read.
  • Vocabulary and grammar first in the section: bank 16-18 marks fast, then RC.
  • Aim 30-34 attempts in 28-30 minutes with 85% accuracy.
  • Business editorial reading daily; past MAT papers for the flavour of vocabulary asked.