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IELTS Reading Practice Tests

Full-length simulations, timed passages, and proven tactics for Academic & General Training.

Reading Band Score Conversion
Correct (Academic)BandCorrect (General)Band
39-409.0409.0
37-388.538-398.5
35-368.036-378.0
32-347.534-357.5
30-317.032-337.0
26-296.530-316.5
Full-Length Reading Tests
Test 1
Academic Mock

Practice Test 1

3 passages | 40 questions | 60 minutes. Real exam difficulty.

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Test 2
Academic Mock

Practice Test 2

Focus on T/F/NG, matching headings, and sentence completion.

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Test 3
General Training

General Training Test

Section 1: notices/adverts, Section 2: workplace, Section 3: prose.

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Targeted Question Type Drills

✅ True / False / Not Given

Master the most common trap. Practice with 50+ questions.

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🏷️ Matching Headings

Identify main ideas quickly. Paragraph-by-paragraph practice.

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📝 Sentence Completion

Word limits, paraphrasing, and grammar clues.

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🔀 Matching Information

Scan for specific details across passages.

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Pro Reading Strategies

⏱️ Time Management

  • 20 minutes per passage – strict cutoff.
  • Easy questions first: sentence completion, multiple choice.
  • Leave hard questions (matching headings, T/F/NG) for last.

🔍 Skim & Scan

  • Skim title, subtitles, topic sentences (90 seconds).
  • Scan for keywords from questions – numbers, names, dates.
  • Don't read every word – read only what you need.

⚠️ T/F/NG Hacks

  • True: text says exactly this (paraphrased).
  • False: text contradicts the statement.
  • Not Given: information missing — don't assume!

📌 Keyword Highlighting

  • Underline proper nouns, numbers, unique words in questions.
  • Use these to scan quickly.
Top Reading Mistakes & Fixes
Reading the whole passage first → Fix: skim, then go to questions.
Spending >22 min on one passage → Fix: 20 min hard limit.
Confusing False with Not Given → Fix: Only choose False if text directly contradicts.
Ignoring word limits → Fix: Circle "NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS" immediately.
Not transferring answers properly → Fix: Check spelling, no blanks.
Sample Question (T/F/NG Demo)

📖 Passage excerpt: "Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, have become cheaper over the last decade. However, their adoption still faces infrastructure challenges in many developing nations."

Statements:

1. Solar and wind energy are more expensive than fossil fuels. → False (text says cheaper).

2. Developing countries have fully adopted renewable energy. → False (text says still faces challenges).

3. The article discusses nuclear energy. → Not Given (nuclear not mentioned).

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