ENGLISH · Common Test for University Admissions (大学入学共通テスト)
English Exam Tips
Before reading the passage, identify whether the question asks purpose, detail, inference, order, chart matching or summary. This changes what you scan for.
Papers
2
Total marks
200
Time limit
Reading 80 min + Listening 60 min
Grade scale
Reading 0–100Listening 0–100Deviation value
Additional note
Calculator policy
Scientific calculators permitted only where specified in the DNC implementation guidelines; programming functions and CAS are prohibited. English Listening uses broadcast audio — no calculator.
Assessment objectives
Understand main ideas, details, purpose and implied meaning in written English.Follow spoken conversations, monologues and announcements, including speaker intent.Integrate information across texts, charts, notices, emails and audio prompts.Infer vocabulary, reference and logical relationships from context.Manage time and attention across long reading and one-time listening tasks.
2
Papers
6
Strategies
11
Mistakes
- Before reading the passage, identify whether the question asks purpose, detail, inference, order, chart matching or summary. This changes what you scan for.
Tips are paraphrased for study purposes from exam structure data and marking patterns. Always verify against your official syllabus and mark scheme.