Reading module

IELTS Reading Practice Tests

12 full reading tests with real exam timing and an instant band score. Choose a test, read the passages, and start practising.

12 full tests 40 questions each 3 sections Free, no sign-up
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Academic uses 3 long passages from books, journals and magazines. General Training uses shorter, everyday and workplace texts. Both have 40 questions in 60 minutes.
How it works

Four steps, one real test

Each test runs like the real exam, so you build timing and skim-and-scan, not just answers.

1

Open a test

Pick any test below. Academic and General Training are both here.

2

Read and answer 40

Work through the passages and all 40 questions before the 60 minute timer ends.

3

Submit for your band

Get your reading band in seconds, mapped to the official 9 band scale.

4

Review every answer

See what you missed and why, so your next test targets your weak spots.

Common questions

IELTS Reading, answered

Do I need an account to take a reading test?

No. You can take any reading test free, with no sign-up. An account just lets you save your scores and track progress.

What is the difference between Academic and General Training reading?

Academic uses 3 long passages from books, journals and magazines. General Training uses shorter texts from notices, adverts and workplace material. Both have 40 questions in 60 minutes.

How is my reading band score worked out?

Each correct answer is worth 1 mark out of 40. Your raw score is mapped to a band from 1 to 9, and you see it as soon as you submit.

How many reading tests can I take?

There are 12 full reading tests here, 6 Academic and 6 General Training. You can take any of them as many times as you like.

Ready for the full thing?

Once your reading feels steady, sit a complete test with all four parts for a real overall band.

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