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IELTS Reading Practice Tests

60 min · 40 questions · 3 passages · Academic & General Training

IELTS Reading is a 60-minute module with 40 questions across 3 passages. The Academic version uses complex texts from academic journals; General Training uses shorter, practical texts. Practice here to master True/False/Not Given, Multiple Choice, and Matching Headings question types.

Module Instructions

Read the passages and answer the questions.

Frequently Asked Questions about IELTS Reading

How many questions are in IELTS Reading?

IELTS Reading has 40 questions. Academic Reading includes 3 long texts from academic sources. General Training includes shorter, practical texts. The total time is 60 minutes, with no extra transfer time.

What are True False Not Given questions in IELTS Reading?

True/False/Not Given questions ask you to compare statements against information in the passage. TRUE means the passage confirms the statement. FALSE means the passage directly contradicts it. NOT GIVEN means the passage neither confirms nor contradicts the statement.

How is IELTS Academic Reading different from General Training?

IELTS Academic Reading uses longer, more complex texts from academic journals and books. General Training Reading uses shorter texts from advertisements, notices, and workplace documents. Both versions have 40 questions in 60 minutes.

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