DTZ B1 Reading Part 4: Brochure Texts and True/False — Structure, Numerical Traps, Strategy
Reading Part 4 is, at first glance, the simplest reading style in the DTZ — only True/False, no Multiple Choice, no matching. Three statements about a text, binary decision. This sounds manageable. Yet, Part 4 is the part where many candidates unexpectedly lose points — because the text is structured and information-rich, and because the statements contain precise traps: numbers, percentages, conditions, and negative formulations.
Those who truly master Part 4 do not read slower — they read more accurately. This article shows how to do that.
At a glance: Reading Part 4 = 1 structured text (brochure, information sheet) · 3 True/False statements — no Multiple Choice · Tasks 37–39 · Max. 3 points · The only reading style with exclusively T/F tasks · Texts with numbers, fees, conditions, and rules.
Structure — what distinguishes Part 4 from all other parts
Part 4 has the simplest task format in the entire DTZ reading block — only True/False. But the texts are different from Part 3: no newspaper articles, no announcements — but structured informational texts: brochures, information sheets, house rules, user instructions. These texts often have sections with headings, fee tables, rule catalogs, and condition formulations.
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Task Type | Only True/False — no Multiple Choice option |
| Number of Tasks | 3 (No. 37–39) |
| Number of Texts | 1 — but structured with sections and headings |
| Text Type | Information brochure, information sheet, parent information, house rules, regulations |
| Text Length | Medium length — approx. 150–250 words, structured with subheadings |
| Points | Max. 3 points (1 per correct answer) |
| Recommended Time | 5–7 minutes |
| Special Feature | Often contains specific numbers, percentages, opening hours, conditions — exactly these are tested in the statements |
What types of texts are included in Part 4?
The texts in Part 4 are always informative and rule-based — one receives information about an institution, a service, or a regulation. Typical text types:
- Parent Information / School Letter: Care times, fees, discounts, activities, rules
- Club Brochure: Membership, contributions, course offerings, opening hours
- House Rules: Rules for tenants or users of a facility
- Information Sheet from an Authority: Funding rules, application requirements, deadlines
- Usage Instructions: Library, sports center, swimming pool — opening hours, rules, fees
What all Part 4 texts have in common: They contain specific numbers (fees, percentages, grade levels, times, days of the week) and conditions (if … then …, even with …, only for …). Exactly this information is tested in the three True/False statements — almost always with a slight twist.
The real task from the g.a.s.t. exercise set — fully analyzed
Here is the complete text from the official exercise set 1 with all three tasks — exactly as it appears in the exam.
The lunch supervision is a municipal facility. It takes place during school hours from Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 14:00. We supervise children from grades 1 to 4.
Fees
A monthly fee is charged for lunch supervision as a parental contribution, which is tiered according to weekly attendance days:
5 days / €57 · 4 days / €45.60 · 3 days / €34.20 · 2 days / €22.80 · 1 day / €11.40
Discounts: for 2 children 15%, for 3 children 50%, from 4 children exemption from fees.
Absence
The monthly fee must also be fully paid if your child is not in supervision every day. This also applies in case of illness.
Activities
In lunch supervision, your child is not only supervised, but is primarily expected to gain social experiences. Children are offered games, crafts, and free play indoors and outdoors. The children should feel comfortable and secure. This includes developing group rules that are accepted by all children. These rules provide support to the children and help them practice social interaction.
Homework
Lunch supervision is not homework supervision. However, children can independently complete their homework.
The Number Trap — the most common mistake in Part 4
Tip: practise what you've just read with interactive exercises — it sticks better.
Start B1 exercises →Task 38 shows the most important pattern in Part 4: Numbers are twisted. The text contains precise percentages, monetary amounts, or time indications — and the statement uses a similar but incorrect number. This happens so quickly that many candidates do not notice it.
The right strategy — step by step
Read all three statements first — BEFORE reading the text
Read all three statements (37, 38, 39) and remember: What do they make statements about? Opening hours? Fees? Activities? This is the search framework for the text. With this prior knowledge, one reads the text purposefully.
Scan the subheadings in the text
Part 4 texts almost always have structuring subheadings (fees, absence, activities). Scan these first and assign statements to the sections: Statement 38 (fees) → read section “Fees". This saves time.
Mark and carefully check numbers and percentages in the text
Read each number in the text carefully and compare it with the statement. 15% is not half. 11 o'clock is not 10 o'clock. Mon–Fri is not daily. This one-number difference is the most common source of error in Part 4.
Recognize conditional formulations — “even if", “only if", “except if"
“The fee must also be fully paid if the child is ill." — This is a conditional statement with a restriction. A statement like “In case of illness, one does not have to pay a fee" would be false. Such sentences with “even if" or “except" should be read carefully.
Do not overlook negative formulations in the text
“The lunch supervision is not homework supervision. However, children can independently do their homework." — A statement “Children cannot do homework" would be false. A statement “Homework help is not actively offered" would be correct. Recognize the difference.
On DeutschMeister, you train all reading parts of the DTZ — including Part 4 with brochure texts, number traps, and True/False in the real format.
The 5 most common mistakes in Reading Part 4
Mistake 1: Not reading numbers accurately
Mistake 2: Simplifying conditional statements
Mistake 3: Misunderstanding negative formulations
Mistake 4: Not drawing conclusions
Mistake 5: Reading the text without structure
Practice task for self-testing
Read the text and decide whether the statements A–C are true or false.
Opening Hours
The city library is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:00 and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00. The library is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Membership and Fees
The annual membership costs €20. For children and teenagers under 18 years and for students, membership is free. Discounts for seniors: 50% — so €10 per year.
Loan
Books can be borrowed for 4 weeks. An extension is possible once — either in person, by phone, or online. If the loan period is exceeded, €0.50 per day and medium will be charged.
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Reading Part 4 at a glance
| Reading Style | Task Type | Texts | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Multiple Choice (a/b/c) | 1 Guide | 5 |
| Part 2 | Matching (a–h + X) | 8 Ads | 5 |
| Part 3 | True/False + MC | 3 Texts | 6 |
| Part 4 | Only True/False | 1 Brochure Text | 3 |
| Part 5 | Multiple Choice (Fill in the blanks) | 1 Letter | 6 |
| Total Reading | 25 | ||
With 3 points, Part 4 is the smallest reading style. But it is also the fastest — 5–7 minutes for three clear True/False decisions. Those who solve Part 4 efficiently save time for the more extensive Parts 3 and 5.
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Understanding Brochure Texts — Reading Numbers, Rules, and Conditions Correctly
On DeutschMeister, you practice Reading Part 4 in the exact DTZ format: structured informational texts with subheadings, three True/False statements with typical number traps and conditional formulations. After each task, you receive the correct answer with an explanation — why a statement is correct or false and which text passage was decisive.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Reading Part 4
Are there also multiple-choice tasks in Part 4?
No — Part 4 consists exclusively of True/False tasks. This is the only reading style without a multiple-choice option. The decision is binary: correct or false. This sounds easier, but is often more difficult than multiple choice because no options to choose from help.
Why is Part 4 important despite only 3 points?
Because the 3 points in Part 4, together with all other parts, determine B1 or A2. For B1, you need 33 out of 45 points (Listening + Reading combined). 3 points from Part 4 make up about 9% of the B1 threshold — that is not insignificant. Those who solidly solve Part 4 in 5 minutes secure these 3 points.
What is the most common mistake in Part 4?
The number trap — as in Task 38 of the exercise set: 15% discount ≠ pay half. Many candidates read numbers inaccurately or confuse percentages with everyday formulations. The solution: Compare each number in the text and in the statement exactly.
Can you go back and correct answers in Part 4?
Yes — in the entire reading block (45 minutes), you can freely flip back and correct answers. If you are unsure, just continue and return at the end. This distinguishes the reading block from the listening block, where no rewinding is possible.
How does Part 4 differ from Part 3 in the True/False tasks?
In Part 3, there is one True/False statement PLUS a multiple-choice question per text — so two different task types per text. In Part 4, there are only True/False — three statements about a single, longer structured text. Part 4 goes deeper into one text, while Part 3 is broader across three texts.
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