Part 1: Short workplace texts
Part 1 includes notices, memos, and bulletin boards. Texts are 50-150 words. Strategy: read questions first to scan for specific information. You're looking for 'who, what, where, when'—fast fact retrieval.
Part 3: Long-form articles
Part 3 is 200-350 word articles with inference questions. You must understand tone, argument structure, and implied meaning. Strategy: skim for main idea first, then reread relevant sections for detail. Inference questions need evidence, not intuition.
Quick comparison
Part 1 rewards scanning ('Find the fact'). Part 3 rewards deep reading ('Understand the claim'). Part 1 takes 3-4 min; Part 3 takes 8-10 min per passage.