Welcome to our IELTS Reading Practice Tests hub. Here you’ll find free academic and general training reading practice materials, solved passages, and answer keys with explanations. Download PDFs, test your reading speed, and get step-by-step logic for every answer.
IELTS Academic Reading Practice Tests with Answers
Practice passages similar to the official IELTS exam with full answer keys and explanations. Each passage is timed for 60 minutes with detailed logic for True/False/Not Given and MCQs.
- Free PDF + Answers
- Solved with Explanations
- Band 9 Model Answers
| Academic Reading Test 1 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| Academic Reading Test 2 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| Academic Reading Test 3 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| Academic Reading Test 4 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| Academic Reading Test 5 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| Academic Reading Test 6 | Answer Key With Explanation |
IELTS General Training Reading Practice Tests with Answers
These GT reading practice sets include passages from magazines, notices, advertisements and workplace texts. Answer keys include explanations for quick learning.
| General Reading Test 1 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| General Reading Test 2 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| General Reading Test 3 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| General Reading Test 4 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| General Reading Test 5 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| General Reading Test 6 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| General Reading Test 7 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| General Reading Test 8 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| General Reading Test 9 | Answer Key With Explanation |
| General Reading Test 10 | Answer Key With Explanation |
Top IELTS Reading Strategies & Tips
- Skim first, scan later: Read headings, subheadings and keywords before looking at questions.
- Time management: 20 minutes per passage (3 passages total = 60 minutes).
- Understand question types: Practice TF/NG, Matching Headings, Sentence Completion and MCQs.
- Underline keywords: Helps you locate answers faster in the passage.
- Don’t overthink: Base your answers strictly on the passage text, not your outside knowledge.
FAQ – IELTS Reading Practice Tests
How many passages are there in IELTS Reading?
Academic module has 3 long passages. General Training has 3 sections with multiple shorter texts.
Is IELTS Reading harder in Academic?
Yes, academic texts are more complex and academic in style, but question types are similar in both modules.
Can I guess answers?
Yes, there is no negative marking. Always attempt all 40 questions.
Official IELTS Reading Resources
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